I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.Captain Newman, M.D., p. 328, 1962
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Leo Rosten was an American author, humorist, and scholar, best known for his work in the field of Jewish humor and cultural commentary. Born on April 11, 1908, he gained fame for his book "The Joys of Yiddish," which explores the richness of Yiddish language and culture. Rosten was also a screenwriter and served as a professor, influencing generations with his wit and insightful observations.
1908–1997·lived 88 years
I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.Captain Newman, M.D., p. 328, 1962
I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people.The Joys of Yiddish, p. 123, 1968
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