My Grandmother's Yiddish Sayings & Quotes
Here are some great Yiddish saying that both of my grandfathers used to
tell me, and others ones I've collected, too!
Do you know any others? E-mail me at (morgan@westegg.com) and let me know!!!
What did your grandparents used to tell you???
Petty thieves are hanged, major ones go free
One who has the reputation of an early riser may safely lie in bed until noon. A snake deserves no pity. If a man is destined to drown, he will drown even in a spoonful of water. If you don't want to get old, hang yourslef when you're young (Az me vil nit vern alt, zol men zikh yingerheyt oyfhengern.) New! A strange fool is laughable, but your own fool is shameful. (A fremder nar iz a gelekhter, an eygener a shande.) If you spit upwards, you're bound to get it back in the face. When a thief kisses you, count your teeth. If you don't want to do something, one excuse is as good as another. Youth is a mistake, middle age a battle, and old age a regret (Di yugnt iz a feler, di menlekhe yorn a kamf, un der elter a kharote.) My Favorites | New additions | Alphabetical order | Original Yiddish |