127 Jewish Proverbs / Page 6
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The person who only accepts friends without faults will never have any real friends.102.
The poor fool is a man who falls on his back and breaks his nose.103.
The rich man carries God in his pocket, the poor man in his heart.104.
The righteous say little and do much.105.
There is no book that contains absolutely nothing bad, and there is no book that contains absolutely nothing good.106.
Truth is the safest lie.107.
What one has, one doesn't want, and what one wants, one doesn't have.108.
What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul.109.
What you don't see with your eyes, don't witness with your mouth.110.
What you give for the cause of charity in health is gold; what you give in sickness is silver; what you give after death is lead.111.
When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.112.
When a father helps a son, both smile; but when a son must help his father, both cry.113.
When a habit begins to cost money, it's called a hobby.114.
When con men meet a legitimately honest man, they are so bewildered that they consider him a greater con man than themselves.115.
When two divorced people marry, four people get into bed.116.
When you have no choice, mobilize the spirit of courage.117.
When you open a door, don't forget to close it. Treat your mouth accordingly.118.
Where two Jews, three opinions.119.
Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure.120.
Whoever does not try, does not learn.