If not now then when - a saying by Hillel the Elder
WEBJan 10, 2020 · The expression, "If not now, then when?" is most familiar to English speakers as a maxim attributed to the Jewish sage Hillel. An early rendering of Hillel's statement appears in "The Condition and Belief of the Jews at the Time of the Coming of Christ," in The Biblical Repository and Classical Review (July 1839):
If Not Now, When? A Recent History of Hillel’s Misattributed …
WEBSep 12, 2016 · Discover how Hillel the Elder's famous "If not now, when?" quote has been misattributed throughout history, from SNL to Ivanka Trump.
Mikhail Gorbachev: 'If not me, who? And if not now, when?'
WEBNov 1, 2023 · In the realm of impactful quotes, Mikhail Gorbachev's words, "If not me, who? And if not now, when?" resonate as a potent call to action. These simple yet profound words encapsulate both the essence of personal responsibility and the urgency of taking action in the present moment.
“If not now, when?” – Origin, uses and abuses - Quote…
WEBApr 25, 2010 · “If not now, when?” – Origin, uses and abuses. FAMOUS PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE: “If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, then what am I? And if not now, when?” Hillel the Elder (c. 60 BC-10 AD) Jewish scholar and religious leader. In the Pirkei Avot (“Ethics of the Fathers”).
Hillel the Elder - Wikipedia
WEBHillel's maxim "If not now, when?" features prominently in the 2018 film Robin Hood. It is repeated several times throughout the film and appears on a title card afterwards (without citation).
15 Wise Sayings of Hillel the Elder - Chabad.org
WEBIf I am not for myself, who is for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? Avot 1:14. Do not judge your friend until you have stood in his place, and do not believe in yourself until the day you die. Avot 2:4. You drowned because you drowned others, and those who drowned you will eventually drown.
Hillel the Elder - Wikiquote
WEBJul 26, 2024 · If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? But when I am for myself, then what am "I"? And if not now, when? 1:14; Do not say "When I have leisure, I will study, perhaps you will not have leisure." 2:4
If Not Now, When? - My Jewish Learning
WEBIf Not Now, When? Rashi understands Moses' final words to the people as an expression of Hillel's philosophy of self-examination. By Rabbi Neal J. Loevinger
Quote by John F. Kennedy: “If not us, who? If not now, when?”
WEBIf not now, when?”. ― John F. Kennedy. tags: if-not-us, if-now-now, john-f-kennedy. Read more quotes from John F. Kennedy. Share this quote: Like Quote.
The Best JFK Quotes Of All Time - Town & Country Magazine
WEBSep 11, 2017 · These inspirational quotes by John F. Kennedy prove his wisdom is as legendary as his presidency.
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