Jewish Quotations

"What is the good way whereto a man whould cleave?— A good neighbor." ~~ Avot 2:9

"Whether you do little or much, let it be out of good intentions." ~~ Talmud, Shavuot

"Words that do not come from the heart will not enter the ear." ~~ Moshe Ben Ezra

"The prayers of the sick are more effective than the prayers of others, and are answered first." ~~ Rashi

"The righteous are punished even for light sins and the wicked only for serious ones." ~~ Tanna Deve Eliyahu R.

"A man’s honor is his garment. " ~~ Exodus (Shmot) R.

"How forceful are honest words! " ~~ Job (Iyov) 6:25

"Even the luckless need some luck." ~~ Shalom Aleichem

"The root of the righteous will never be shaken." ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 12:3

"It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them." ~~ Alfred Adler

"Who eats even plain bread and salt with his friend should be grateful to him." ~~ Tanna Deve Eliyahu R.

"Repentance for sinners is like medicine for maladies." ~~ Tachkemoni