Who said 'If not now then when'?

Answer 1

The quote "If not us, who? If not now, when?" is attributed to Hillel the Elder, a Jewish religious leader and scholar who lived in Jerusalem during the 1st century BCE. This quote is often used to emphasize the importance of taking action and not procrastinating when faced with important decisions or opportunities. It conveys a sense of urgency and personal responsibility in making a positive impact on the world.

Answer 2

"If not now, when?" is part of a saying of Rabbi Hillel ("Hillel the Elder"), first century BCE, recorded in a section of the Talmud (Jewish Holy writings) called "Pirkei Avot" ["Ethics of the Ancestors" or "Ethics of the Fathers"]. The complete saying is: "If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? When I am for myself only, what am I? If not now, when?" (Pirkei Avot 1:14)

Answer 3

Rabbi Hillel ('Hillel The Elder'), 1st century Jewish scholar.

Answer 4

William Lewis Moore