I am thankful, of course, for the prize and thankful to God for each story, each idea, each word, each day.

The Yiddish mentality is not haughty. It does not take victory for granted. It does not demand and command but it muddles through, sneaks by, smuggles itself amidst the powers of destruction, knowing somewhere that God's plan for Creation is still at the very beginning.

In our time, when the literature for adults is deteriorating, good books for children are the only hope, the only refuge.

I did not become a vegetarian for my health, I did it for the health of the chickens.

In the history of old Jewish literature there was never any basic difference between the poet and the prophet. Our ancient poetry often became law and a way of life.

God gave us so many emotions, and so many strong ones. Every human being, even if he is an idiot, is a millionaire in emotions.

For those who are willing to make an effort, great miracles and wonderful treasures are in store.