Leo Rosten Quotes

[In his authoritative book] The Joys of Yiddish... an excellent and praiseworthy housewife.

- Leo Rosten

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Why did God give me two ears and one mouth? So that I will hear more and talk less. - Leo Rosten

For what is it but an exquisite and priceless chance of salvation due to God alone, that the omnipotent should deign to summon to His service, as though they were innocent, murderers, ravishers, adulterers, perjurers, and those guilty of every crime? - Leo Rosten

The writer wants to be understood much more than he wants to be respected or praised or even loved. And that perhaps, is what makes him different from others. - Leo Rosten