Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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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 of the people of the New York ghetto in the present instance that Pres. William McKinley is spoken of in that quarter as "the loving brother of all of us," as one who "died a martyr to the freedom of Jew and Gentile.

Abraham Cahan's Popular Quotes

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

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

Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger.

- 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

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