To go to the synagogue with one’s father on the Passover eve – is there in the world a greater pleasure than that? What is it worth to be dressed in new clothes from head to foot, and to show off before one’s friends? Then the prayers themselves – the first Festival evening prayer and blessing – Sholom Aleichem

A real pleasure is a pleasure that one enjoys by one’s self, without a companion, and without a single argument – 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

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

One cannot live on potatoes alone. It is said that one wants bread with potatoes. And when there’s no bread, a Jew takes his stick, and goes through the village in search of business. Sholom Aleichem

No matter how bad things get you got to go on living, even if it kills you – Sholom Aleichem