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 bachelor is a man who comes to work each morning from a different direction.

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

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

A wise word is not a substitute for a piece of herring.

A kind word is no substitute for a piece of herring or a bag of oats.

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