Sayings of Yiddish Origin
It's astonishing how important a man becomes when he dies.
Yiddish Proverb – [Death and Dying]


One chops the wood, the other does the grunting.
Yiddish Proverb – [Complaints and Complaining]


Some people are electrifying, they light up a room when they leave.
Yiddish Proverb – [People]


The girl who can't dance says the band can't play.
Yiddish Proverb – [Excuses]


The heart is half a prophet.
Yiddish Proverb – [Emotions]


Too humble is half proud.
Yiddish Proverb – [Humility]


True poverty does not come from God.
Yiddish Proverb – [Poverty and The Poor]


You cannot hold your head high with your hand out.
Yiddish Proverb – [Pride]

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