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 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
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
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
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…
Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be. - Abraham Cahan
Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be.
Above all, you must fight conceit, envy, and every kind of ill-feeling in your heart. - Abraham Cahan
Above all, you must fight conceit, envy, and every kind of ill-feeling in your heart.
Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth. - Abraham Cahan
Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.
Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger. - Abraham Cahan
Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger.
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
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.
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
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 …
If you feel that you are good, don't be too proud of it. - Abraham Cahan
If you feel that you are good, don't be too proud of it.
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