"Because of our traditions, we have kept our balance for many, many years. Here in Anatevka, we have traditions for ev…"

"Traditions, traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as... as a fiddler on the roof!"

"[to God] Sometimes I wonder, when it gets too quiet up there, if You are thinking, "What kind of mischief can I play …"

"[to God] It may sound like I'm complaining, but I'm not. After all, with Your help, I'm starving to death. Oh, dear L…"

"As the Good Book says, if you spit in the air, it lands in your face."

"[to God] I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once in a while, can't You choose someone else?"

"[to Chava] As the Good Book says "Each shall seek his own kind". In other words, a bird may love a fish... but where …"

"When I get angry, even flies don't dare to fly!"

"Golde, I am the man in the family! I am the head of the house! And I want to see Motel's new machine now! [looks insi…"

"[Opening lines] A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But, here, in our little village of Anatevka, every one of u…"