Aharon Appelfeld Quotes

A person should want to live, if only out of curiosity.

A guest is like rain: when he lingers on, he becomes a nuisance.

If a man is destined to drown, he will drown even in a spoonful of water.

He that can`t endure the bad will not live to see the good.

Bygone troubles are a pleasure to talk about.

Other people`s troubles are bearable.

If rich people could hire other people to die for them, the poor could make a wonderful living.

If you can`t go over, you must go under.

True poverty does not come from God.

If you ever need a helping hand, you`ll find one at the end of your arm.

A child`s tear rends the heavens.

A man`s worst enemies can`t wish on him what he can think up himself.

If you can`t bite, don`t show your teeth.

A half-truth is a whole lie.