There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment’s thought to anything, and comprehend everything. ‘Blessed hands’ is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings. The world envies, honours and respects them. Sholom Aleichem

A bachelor is a man who comes to work each morning from a different direction – Sholom Aleichem

No one knows whom the shoe pinches – no one – Sholom Aleichem

When have you ever heard of a cantor or any artist turning anyone down when he is strongly urged to perform? Sholom Aleichem

You can take a Jew out of a shtetl, but you cannot take a shtetl out of a Jew – Sholom Aleichem

Ah, how many luxuries has the good God prepared for his Jewish children – Sholom Aleichem