When the heart is full it runs out of the eyes.

Each Jew must either give or take tzedakah [charity] for Passover.

If somebody tells you you have ears like a donkey, pay no attention. But if two people tell you, buy yourself a saddle.

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

Playing nuts is a game like any other, neither better than tops, nor worse than cards. The game is played in various ways. There are 'holes' and 'bank' and 'caps.' But every game finishes up in the same way. One boy loses, another wins. And, as always, he who wins is a clever fellow, a smart fellow, a good fellow.

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

When have you ever heard of a cantor or any artist turning anyone down when he is strongly urged to perform?