Better a thief for a neighbor than an overzealous rabbi.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about thieves
If you seek a reputation for wisdom, agree with everyone.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about prestige, wisdom
Every man knows that he must die, but no one believes it.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about death, man
Better an honest slap in the face than an insincere kiss.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about kiss, face
If it must always be better, it can never be good enough.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about good, good luck
Rich man down and poor man up -- they are still not even.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about wealth, man
He who can't endure the bad will not live to see the good.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about bad luck, bad, good, good luck
If all pulled in one direction, the world would keel over.Proverbs and old sayings Yiddish about world