Expressions (A–Z)
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Ladies and gentlemen
A form of address to those present in the place or to anyone who is listening.
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Love of humanity / Love for people
Love for fellow human beings. Generosity and respect toward every person.
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My father, my teacher (title of respect for one’s father)
A respectful title by which a son refers to his father.
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One does not refuse a greater person; one refuses a lesser, but not a greater
Etiquette dictates that one should not refuse the request of a person of higher...
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One does not speak ill of the dead
See: "After the death — speak of the holy".
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Respect your doctor so that you should not need him
Always respect the doctor, for you may need him one day. Or: Honor your doctor s...
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Set aside one’s will before…, set aside one’s opinion in favor of another opinion
He gave up his will or opinion out of respect for, or consideration of, the will...
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stage fright / respect for the public
Fear of standing and speaking in front of an audience. Fear of public opinion. O...
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Teach Us, Our Master/ Please teach us
A respectful address to a rabbi or other wise person, asking them to teach or to...
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The Beauty of Wisdom is Modesty
The beauty of wisdom is when it is accompanied by humility. A wise man who is al...
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