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Great Jewish Quotes: Five Thousand Years of Truth and Humor from the Bible to George Burns

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Too few quotations, too many trivial quotations not enough deep and meaningful quotations from the religious sources. These three faults define this small book, nonetheless does have some quotations of interest, humor and value. But there are many other Jewish quotation collections which are far superior. Consider for instance the Hertz collection of 'Jewish Thoughts' or in more recent times Jessica Gribetz's book of Jewish Wisdom.

There are some good quotes in this book, but it's hardly encyclopedic. As a collector of quotations, a few of my favorites in this book are:

Against every great and noble endeavor are a thousand mediocre minds. Albert Einstein

A politician is someone who will double-cross that bridge when he comes to it. Oscar Levant

Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the alternatives. Abba Ebon

It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them. Alfred Adler

In the final analysis it is not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings. Ann Landers

No man can consider himself truly married until he understands every word his wife is not saying. Lord Mancroft

You can't push a wave onto the shore faster than the ocean brings it in Susan Strasberg

All our final decisions are made in a state of mind that is not going to last. Marcel Proust

Don't buy this item. Very very poor quality. Only couple of pharases in each page. I regret ordering this book.

This, often pithy, book of humorous and poignant quotations reflects the ironic humor of the Jewish people alternating with some poignant ones. Sometimes you laugh out loud at these terse and very funny sardonic quotes.

Many profound bits of philosophy with wisdom and humor. A quick read, or the start of changing your life. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is an excellent work. It contains wisdom generated from
many sources; such as, The Talmud , Disraeli,Maimonides,
Albert Einstein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Jackie Mason,
The Old Testament, Yiddish Folk Songs and a hundred other
sources. The work is perfect for small group discussions,
internet chats, small talk and a host of informal social
settings.