Here lies a plain and simple Jew who wrote in plain and simple prose.

Love is a taste of paradise.

I will never permit myself to give in to American taste and lower the standards of art.

I never turn down a drink. Among friends it’s always appropriate. A man is only a man as they say, but brandy is still brandy. You’ll find that in the Talmud too.

One cannot live on potatoes alone. It is said that one wants bread with potatoes. And when there's no bread, a Jew takes his stick, and goes through the village in search of business.

There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment's thought to anything, and comprehend everything. 'Blessed hands' is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings. The world envies, honours and respects them.

A real pleasure is a pleasure that one enjoys by one's self, without a companion, and without a single argument.