Rabbi Samson Raphael

Famous quotes containing the words samson raphael, rabbi, samson and/or raphael:

    “My villain, my hero you mean. I always think of my murderers as my heroes.”
    —Samson Raphaelson (1896–1983)

    “Calling a taxi in Texas is like calling a rabbi in Iraq.”
    —Fran Lebowitz (b. 1950)

    “Jack, eating rotten cheese, did say,
    ‘Like Samson I my thousands slay.’”
    —Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)

    “I take such men to be inspired. I fancy that this moment Shakespeare in heaven ranks with Gabriel Raphael and Michael. And if another Messiah ever comes twill be in Shakespeare’s person.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)