“You know, you always manage to tell people a ‘gut vort’ (a thought provoking teaching),” commented a young man to a renowned lecturer. “And you always add that the purpose of hearing a vort is that it not remain a ‘gut vort.’ Rather, the inspiring thought should be internalized and practiced, resulting in a ‘good deed.’ Yet you yourself never practice what you preach?!”

The lecturer reflected for a moment, stroking his long white beard, and replied, “Hmmm… That’s a ‘gut vort!’”

“After all is said and done,
much more is said than done.”

“Many things are true in spirit,
but the ultimate test of truth is here on earth.”

“Well done is better than well said.”

“If you must speak your mind,
then mind how you speak.”

“Most of us would get along well
if we used the advice we give others.”

“He is a wise man who knows what not to say.”

“A wise man thinks what he says; a fool says what he thinks.”