The Jewish Wisdom Database

Sometimes work can change your luck.

The Sabbath is a day of rest, of mental scrutiny and of balance. Without it the workdays are insipid.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, a good reputation than silver and gold.

He who fulfills the Torah amidst his poverty will in the end fulfill it amidst wealth; he who neglects the Torah amidst wealth will in the end neglect it amidst poverty.

The man who does not lend money on interest, either to Jew or Gentile, walks with honor.

A lazy hand brings poverty; but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

The more money you have, the harder it is to part with it.

Wealth brings anxiety, but wisdom leads to peace of mind.

Poverty cannot disgrace the wise man, nor can lust enslave him.

Men at work are not obliged to stand up when a sage passes by. [Other men are.]

The workman's rights always take precedence over those of his employer.

The man who works is blessed.

It is wise to work as well as study Torah; between the two, you will forget to sin.

To work for another man is often like taking honey from a bee: accompanied by a sting.