If a man is tongue-tied, don't laugh at him, but, rather, feel pity for him, as you would for a man with broken legs.

- Abraham Cahan

Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be.

- Abraham Cahan

Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger.

- Abraham Cahan

Above all, you must fight conceit, envy, and every kind of ill-feeling in your heart.

- 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 importa…

- Abraham Cahan

Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.

- Abraham Cahan

Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act.

- Abraham Cahan

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

- Abraham Cahan

To say this sacred prayer [the Kaddish, prayer for the dead] for a Gentile is a most uncommon proceeding, but so unanimous and ardent is the feeling …

- Abraham Cahan