Ephraim Mirvis Quotes

“Ethics, politics and psychology are all far more difficult to understand now that we know the depths to which human nature can sink.”

“'Rabbi' means 'teacher,' and I see the role of chief rabbi as chief teacher.”

“Absolute truth belongs to Thee alone.”

“The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship.”

“For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.”

“A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect prayer.”

“Yesterday I lived today I suffer tomorrow I die but I still think fondly today and tomorrow of yesterday.”

“The lion is ashamed it's true when he hunts with the fox.”

“The most agreeable of all companions is a simple, frank man, without any high pretensions to an oppressive greatness; one who loves life, and understands the use of it; obliging alike at all hours; above all, of a golden temper and steadfast as an anchor. For such an one we gladly exchange the greatest genius, the most brilliant wit, the profoundest thinker.”

“A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes.”