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.

The worm in the radish doesn't think there is anything sweeter.

Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.

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

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

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

Gossip is nature's telephone.