T he more distant and loftier the ideal, the greater its power to uplift the soul. Achad Ha’am quote, Judaism share
R espect an old man who has lost his learning: remember that the fragments of the Tablets broken by Moses were preserved alongside the new. The Talmud quote, Judaism Berakot 8b share
B etter an hour of repentance and good deeds in this world than a lifetime in the world to come. The Pirkei Avot quote, Judaism 4:17 share
I t is better not to give alms than to give it in public, with embarrassment for the recipient. The Talmud quote, Judaism Hagiga share
T he world goes on because of those who close their lips when they meet hostility from others. Rabbin Nachman of Bratslav quote, Judaism share
M an can never be happy if he does not nourish his soul as he does his body. Rebbe Menachem Schneerson quote, Judaism share
T he talk of the child in the street is that of his father or mother at home. The Talmud quote, Judaism Sotah share
I f a sin waylays a man and he rejects it, that is deemed a great virtue. The Ketuvim quote, Judaism Song of Songs R. share
N o wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord. The Book of Proverbs quote, Judaism 21:30 share
A door not open to good deeds is open to the doctor. The Ketuvim quote, Judaism Song of Songs R. share
I f you do not know what there is on earth, do you expect to know what there is in heaven? The Talmud quote, Judaism Sanhedrin share
A generation in which human ideals do not improve must perish. The Kotzker Rabbi quote, Judaism share
I f a wolf comes to kill you, you are not bound to pat its back. Samuel Joseph Agnon quote, Judaism share
M ake sure to be in with your equals if you’re going to fall out with your superiors. Jewish Proverb quote, Judaism Traditional Proverb share
M en worry over the loss of their possessions, not over the loss of their years—which never return. Jewish Proverb quote, Judaism Traditional Proverb share
J ust as you listen to the poor man, listen to the rich man, for it is written, You shall not favor persons in judgment. Rabbi Nathan quote, Judaism Avot 20:22a share
M uch have I learned from my teachers, more from my colleagues, but most from my students The Talmud quote, Judaism Ta’anit 7b share