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Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.

~Sholom Aleichem

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If somebody tells you that you have ears like a donkey, pay no attention. But if two people tell you so, buy yourself a saddle.

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A bachelor is a man who comes to work each morning from a different direction.

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A real pleasure is a pleasure that one enjoys by one's self, without a companion, and without a single argument.

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When you die, others who think they know you, will concoct things about you... Better pick up a pen and write it yourself, for you know yourself best.

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No matter how bad things get you got to go on living, even if it kills you.

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There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment's thought to anything, and comprehend everything. 'Blessed hands' is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings. The world envies, honours and respects them.

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Here lies a plain and simple Jew who wrote in plain and simple prose.

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Gossip is nature's telephone.

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To go to the synagogue with one's father on the Passover eve - is there in the world a greater pleasure than that? What is it worth to be dressed in new clothes from head to foot, and to show off before one's friends? Then the prayers themselves - the first Festival evening prayer and blessing.

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Biography

Nationality: Russian

Type: Writer

Born: March 2nd, 1859

Died: May 13th, 1916

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