The Book of Jewish Values Quotes

“The fact that you are feeling unhappy does not entitle you to inflict your bad mood on others.”
― Joseph Telushkin, The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living

“Whenever a “superior” orders you to do something evil, or even just unfair, bear in mind that your true superior, God, is the superior of the one who issued the order.”
― Joseph Telushkin, The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living

“Rabbi Simcha Bunam suggested that every person carry in his or her pockets two pieces of paper. On one should be written, “For my sake was the world created,” while the other should contain the words Abraham recited when he entreated God to spare the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah: “I am but dust and ashes” (Genesis 18:27).”
― Joseph Telushkin, The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living

“Never use damaging personal information to invalidate your adversary and, by implication, his contentions. ... If you watch your words when you fight, the issue can usually be resolved.”
― Joseph Telushkin, The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living