Clockwise from top left: Gal Gadot, Conan O'Brien, Albert Einstein, Danit Peleg, Lyor Cohen, a sand cat and Iris Bahr. Clockwise from top left: Gal Gadot, Conan O'Brien, Albert Einstein, Danit Peleg, Lyor Cohen, a sand cat and Iris Bahr. Clockwise from top left: Gal Gadot, Conan O'Brien, Albert Einstein, Danit Peleg, Lyor Cohen, a sand cat and Iris Bahr. (Photo: Courtesy)

From Conan to Gadot, our favorite quotes of 2017

A look back at the most memorable, offbeat and inspirational things we heard this year.

by Benyamin Cohen  |  Thursday, November 30, 2017

by Benyamin Cohen
Thursday, November 30, 2017

What to say, what to say, what to say?

What does one write to introduce a story about quotes? It's probably best to leave the verbiage to the quotes themselves. So, without further delay, please enjoy some of our favorite quotes from stories we've written this year.

Conan O'Brien relaxes at the Dead Sea during a trip to Israel this summer. Conan O'Brien relaxes at the Dead Sea during a trip to Israel this summer. (Photo: TBS)

In the event that Earth ceases to exist, some scientists are planning for our future. In the event that Earth ceases to exist, some scientists are planning for our future. (Photo: Eva Cool / Shutterstock)

The auction was a record-breaker for Einstein memorabilia. The auction was a record-breaker for Einstein memorabilia. (Photo: Courtesy)

Iris Bahr performs comedy all across the country. Iris Bahr performs comedy all across the country. (Photo: YouTube)

What Shahar Cohen is doing in this photo is called 'swuggling,' a hybrid of swimming and juggling. What Shahar Cohen is doing in this photo is called 'swuggling,' a hybrid of swimming and juggling. (Photo: Courtesy)

Sivan Ya'ari at a village helped by Innovation: Africa. Sivan Ya'ari at a village helped by Innovation: Africa. (Photo: Courtesy)

A member of Sliwa's team sits atop a jeep during a recent ride. A member of Sliwa's team sits atop a jeep during a recent ride. (Photo: Courtesy Panthera)

Bananas, chocolate and nuts. A trio for the ages. Bananas, chocolate and nuts. A trio for the ages. (Photo: Siim79 / Shutterstock)

Walter Bingham currently hosts two radio shows on Israeli radio. Walter Bingham currently hosts two radio shows on Israeli radio. (Photo: Albina Kabina / Shutterstock)

Ninet Tayeb has set her sights on the international stage. Ninet Tayeb has set her sights on the international stage. (Photo: Courtesy)

Lyor Cohen is credited with reinventing rap music and developing some of the world's biggest musical acts. Lyor Cohen is credited with reinventing rap music and developing some of the world's biggest musical acts. (Photo: Noa Griffel / 300 Entertainment)

Danit Peleg gives TED Talks about merging fashion with technology. Danit Peleg gives TED Talks about merging fashion with technology. (Photo: YouTube)

Gal Gadot welcomed baby girl Maya in March. Gal Gadot welcomed baby girl Maya in March. (Photo: Valerie Macon / AFP/Getty Images)

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