4 Quotes & Sayings By Sholom Aleichem

Sholom Aleichem (1859-1916), the world's best-selling author of Jewish humor, was born in what is now Ukraine. He arrived in New York City in 1884, where he became a writer and storyteller. His stories depict the ethnic and religious diversity of immigrant New Yorkers in the early 20th century--Jews, Russians, Poles, etc. His stories are known for their down-to-earth realism and quirky characters.

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A bachelor is a man who comes to work each morning from a different direction. Sholom Aleichem
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When you die, others who think they know you, will concoct things about you... Better pick up a pen and write it yourself, for you know yourself best. Sholom Aleichem
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Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor. Sholom Aleichem