Jewish Quotations

"This nation is like the dust and like the stars: when it sinks, it sinks to the dust, and when it rises, it rises to the stars!" ~~ Talmud, Megillah

"A man may sell his Scrolls of the Law to take a wife." ~~ Talmud Yerushalmi, Bikkurim

"The Sabbath and holidays are the primary reason for Jewish endurance and glory." ~~ Judah Halevi

"A contract is valid only for honest men." ~~ Yiddish Proverb

"When a bribe enters through the door, honesty will fly out of the window." ~~ Achi’Asaf Yearbook

"The question put by a wise man is half the answer." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim

"Words should be weighed, not counted." ~~ Yiddish Proverb

"Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem. " ~~ Henry Kissinger

"A soft answer turns away wrath. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 15:1

"The trip is never too hard, if you know you’re going home." ~~ The Chofetz Chaim

"For the day of the Lord is coming, it is near, a day of darkness and gloom. " ~~ Joel (Yoel) 2:1,2

"Righteous lips cover up hatred; but he who lets out slander is a fool." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 10:18