Stories for Children Quotes

“One cannot write for children what some critics call “a slice of life.” The truth is that the so-called slices of life are a bore even for adults.”
― Isaac Bashevis Singer, Stories for Children

“Today we live, but by tomorrow today will be a story. The whole world, all human life, is one long story.”
― Isaac Bashevis Singer, Stories for Children

“does not play tricks,” the old man answered. “You were the ones who tried to play tricks on heaven. No one can become wise without experience, no one can become a scholar without studying. As for you, little girl, you are pretty already, but beauty of the body must be paired with beauty of the soul. No young child can possess the love and the devotion of a queen who was ready to sacrifice her life for her people. Because you three wished too much, you received nothing.”
― Isaac Bashevis Singer, Stories for Children

“The elders were Dopey Lekisch, Zeinvel Ninny, Treitel Fool, Sender Donkey, Shmendrick Numskull, and Feivel Thickwit.”
― Isaac Bashevis Singer, Stories for Children