Jewish Proverb Quotes

Rejoice not at thine enemy's fall - but don't rush to pick him up either

Remind yourself that the greatest technique for bringing peace into your life is to always choose being kind when you have a choice between being right or being kind.

We do not kick a man in the stomach after we’ve licked him.

He who is strong, concedes.

When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.

Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience.

Every man should keep a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of his friends.

When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.

A discipline I have observed is an attitude of love and reverence to people.

Be kind to people on the way up - you'll meet them again on your way down.

He who aspires to paradise should learn to deal with people with kindness.

The most merciful thing in the world... is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Choose to be kind. Choose to forgive. Let your love grow and shine so that people may look at the example of your life and glorify God in Heaven.

Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies.

My religious philosophy is kindness. Try to be kind. That's something worth achieving.

Without humility there can be no humanity.

Jesus Christ is a prince of peace. He told us to live in peace. He told us to love our enemies. He told us to do good to them that spitefully use us.

Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge.

Respect all manner of men regardless of their station in life. Compassion is one of the greatest virtues.

Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.

Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving.

As a bandleader, I try to pass on the same family values that I grew up with: help people, hang on to your sense of humour, be tolerant, and keep your judgments to yourself.