Yiddish Proverb Sayings

 Yiddish Proverbs

When luck joins in the game, cleverness scores double.

No man suffers from another's sins, he has enough of his own.

A rich man has no need of character.

If you want people to think you are wise, agree with them.

The truth is not always what we want to hear.

A lie can take you far away but with no hope of return.

A fool says what he knows, and a wise man knows what he says.

Women can keep only one secret their own.

If you want your dreams to come true, don't over sleep.

Hope may give a man strength, but not sense.

Parents can give their children everything except good luck.

From success to failure is one step, from failure to success is a long road.

Seek advice, but use your own common sense.

Nothing is too difficult you only need to know how.

Make new friends, but don't forget the old ones.

A wise man hears one word and understands two.

Lovers and thieves always look for darkness.

The heaviest thing in the world is an empty pocket.

All things grow with time, except grief.

Prayers go up and blessings come down.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to swear.

The doctor has a remedy for everything but poverty.

Time and words can't be recalled, even if it was only yesterday.

Lend money and acquire an enemy.

Many complain of their looks, but none of their brains.

Don't be scared when you have no other choice.

If you have nothing to lose, you can try everything.

He who stands by his point of view, must be ready to suffer hunger.

A guest for a day is welcome the whole year.

You can't force anyone to love you or lend you money.