Yiddish Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
137 Yiddish Proverbs
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“A child's tear rends the heavens.”
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“A chip off the old block.”
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“A chip on the shoulder indicates wood higher up.”
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“A dog without teeth will also attack a bone.”
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“A fool is his own informer.”
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“A fool says what he knows, and a wise man knows what he says.”
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“A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks
an insult.”
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“A fool who can keep silent is counted among the wise.”
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“A golden key will open every lock.”
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“A half truth is a whole lie.”
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“A jest is half a truth.”
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“A joke driven too far brings home hate.”
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“A man cannot jump over his own shadow.”
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“A man cannot spin and reel at the same time.”
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“A man comes from the dust and in the dust he will end--and in the
meantime it is good to drink a sip of vodka.”
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“A man is not honest simply because he never had a chance to
steal.”
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“A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams.”
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“A man should live if only to satisfy his curiosity.”
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“A penny is a lot of money--if you haven't got a penny.”
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“A penny is sometimes better spent than spared.”
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“A penny saved is a penny earned.”
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“A rich man who is stingy is the worst pauper.”
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“A rich man's foolish sayings pass for wise ones.”
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“A rich mouthful, a heavy groan.”
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“A snake deserves no pity.”
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