The man who thinks he can live without others is mistaken; the one who thinks others can’t live without him is even more deluded.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Humility
The wise know the value of riches, but the rich do not know the pleasures of wisdom.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Wisdom
Beware of him who gives you advice according to his own interests.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Advice
In everyone there is something precious, found in no-one else; so honour each man for what is hidden within him—for what he alone has, and none of his fellows.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Character
To be a critic is easier than to be an author.
—Hebrew Proverb
Ask someone else for advice but keep your knowledge to yourself.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Knowledge
Locks keep out only the honest.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Crime, Criminals
Two farmers each claimed to own a certain cow. While one pulled on its head and the other pulled on its tail, the cow was milked by the lawyer.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Lawyers
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Adversity
A mother understands what a child does not say.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Mother, Mothers Day, One liners, Family, Mothers
I felt sorry for myself because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Opportunities, Pessimism, Complaining, Gratitude, Reality, Complaints, Contentment, Blessings, Comparisons, Attitude, Appreciation
Fear the man who fears you.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Fear
One who looks for a friend without faults will have none.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Friends and Friendship
A man at work at his trade is the equal of the most learned doctor.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Work
Never kiss an ugly girl; she will tell everyone.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Girls
A visit is like rainwater; you pray for it when it stays away and its a problem when it rains too much.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Rain, Problems
Poverty is a wonderful thing. It sticks to a man after all his friends have forsaken him.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Poverty, The Poor
It is better to laugh about your problems than to cry about them.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Problems, Proverbs
Truth is heavy, so few men carry it.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Truth
Buttered bread always falls dry side up.
—Hebrew Proverb
A wedding is like a funeral, but with musicians.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Weddings
The court is most merciful when the accused is most rich.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Justice
With money in your pocket you are wise, you are handsome, and you sing well too.
—Hebrew Proverb
If you have money, men think you are wise, handsome, and able to sing like a bird.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Money
The world exists on three things: truth, justice, and peace.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Peace, The Truth
While we pursue happiness, we flee from contentment.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Happiness
When you have no choice, mobilize the spirit of courage.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Courage, Proverbs, Spirit, Choices
Pray that you will never have to bear all that you are able to endure.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Prayer
Whoever does not try, does not learn.
—Hebrew Proverb
Pride is the mask we make of our faults.
—Hebrew Proverb
Topics: Proverbs, Pride