The rich swell up with pride, the poor from hunger.

Ah, how many luxuries has the good God prepared for his Jewish children.

Love is a taste of paradise.

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.

Barking dogs don't bite, but they themselves don't know it.

No one knows whom the shoe pinches - no one.