"A verbal agreement isn't worth the paper it's printed on," said movie mogul Sam Goldwyn. But this wise and funny book is worth its weight in gold. It gives you a hundred sparkling nuggets of wit, wisdom, and home truth, mined from a wealth of different sources by poet-philosopher-writer Noah benShea. GREAT JEWISH QUOTES imparts the wisdom of folk sayings, the Talmud, and the Old Testament, side by side with the sagacity and smarts of famous men and women from our own century -- Albert Einstein, Golda Meir, Woody Allen, and dozens more. These insightful and quotable short takes may just make it possible for you to fix what's fixable in your life . . . and give you a chance to laugh about the rest.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
There is no book so bad that does not have something of value in it:
Too few quotations, too many trivial quotations not enough deep and meaningful quotations from the religious sources. These three faults define this small book, nonetheless does have some quotations of interest, humor and value. But there are many other Jewish quotation collections which are far superior. Consider for instance the Hertz collection of 'Jewish Thoughts' or in more recent times Jessica Gribetz's book of Jewish Wisdom.
A few good quotes:
There are some good quotes in this book, but it's hardly encyclopedic. As a collector of quotations, a few of my favorites in this book are: Against every great and noble endeavor are a thousand mediocre minds. Albert Einstein A politician is someone who will double-cross that bridge when he comes to it. Oscar Levant Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the alternatives. Abba Ebon It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them. Alfred Adlermore info
Very poor content:
Don't buy this item. Very very poor quality. Only couple of pharases in each page. I regret ordering this book.
Great Jewish Quotes et al. by Noah ben Shea:
This is an excellent work. It contains wisdom generated from many sources; such as, The Talmud , Disraeli,Maimonides, Albert Einstein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Jackie Mason, The Old Testament, Yiddish Folk Songs and a hundred other sources. The work is perfect for small group discussions, internet chats, small talk and a host of informal social settings.
