I never turn down a drink. Among friends itโs always appropriate. A man is only a man as they say, but brandy is still brandy. Youโll find that in the Talmud too.
Sholom AleichemYou see how it is, my dear friends. There's no pleasing everyone. It's hopeless to even try, and the more you play the peacemaker, the less peaceful things become.
Sholom AleichemIf you listen carefully, you get to hear everything you didn't want to hear in the first place.
Sholom AleichemThere 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.
Sholom Aleichem