The Jewish Wisdom Database

A man's honor is his garment.

Respect your doctor until you need him!

Who discredits himself discredits his family.

Do not forbid to others what you allow yourself.

If you have done a good deed, do not ask for its reward then and there!

When a man is glad, it is his heart that first rejoices.

Nothing that has to do with idolatry may be used for healing.

The nations wish to vex the Lord, but cannot. So what do they do? They vex Israel.

All are equal in prayer before the Lord.

Neither good nor peace comes of quarrelling; Cain killed his brother in a quarrel.

There is no place where the Divine Presence is not.

What does usury resemble? A man bitten by a snake who does not feel the bite until the swelling starts.