The Jewish Wisdom Database

Beauty may wither, but not grace.

A wise man incapable of resigning himself to his destiny is not wise.

Who has not savored sin has not been qualified for saintliness.

The lazy are generally the busiest people in the world.

The legends of a nation reveal its character to us more clearly than its acts and accidents.

Man is recognized rather by his little acts than by his big ones.

There is no greater danger to a new truth than an old error.

There is no worse pride than his who flaunts his modesty.

It is easier to be wise for others than for oneself.

Wise men have become fools because of the charms of a beautiful woman.

Did we realize the inner meaning of each word we utter, our time would suffice for but a few words.