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Rabbi Sheinberg was retiring and saying farewell to his congregation at the shul doors for the last time. Old Mrs. Diamond approached him as she walked out. She said, "Rabbi, your successor won't be as good as you."
"Nonsense," said Rabbi Sheinberg, in a flattered tone.
"No, really," said Mrs. Diamond, "I've been here under five different rabbis, and each one has been worse than the last."