127 Quotes by Ruth Westheimer

I'm never embarrassed to say, 'I don't know.'

In 1947 and '48, everybody in then-Palestine belonged to some group. I chose the group that was the forerunner of the Israel Defense Forces.

I lived, while 1 1/2 million Jewish children died. So I have an obligation to repair the world.

German Jews don't show their emotions in public.

A friendship has to be cultivated. A friendship you have to give time.

I'm not a type of grandmother sitting in a rocking chair. I'm a lot in the theater. I'm a lot at concerts. I'm a lot at friends.' I like to go out for dinner. I don't have to be home one night a week if I don't want to.

If not for the Kindertransport, I would not be here today.

I love being Dr. Ruth, so I have never thought of retiring.

I am fortunate.