Your worst pessimist is, after all, an optimist with regard to himself. — Abraham Cahan

If it be true that our people represent a high percentage of mental vigor, the distinction is probably due, in some measure, to the extremely important part which Talmud studies have played in the spiritual life of the race.

If you feel that you are good, don't be too proud of it.

Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be.