Life is a frail and transitory thing, but it has been given a higher purpose and dignity through the revelation of God's Teaching to Israel, and the resulting dedication of an entire people to God's service.

Though man comes from the dust, sin is not a part of his nature. Man can overcome sin, and through repentance attain to at-one-ment with his Maker.

Everything in the Universe was as the Creator willed it - nothing superfluous, nothing lacking - a harmony.

Divine punishment is at once followed by Divine pity.

The immemorial ingratitude of rulers and commonwealths is proverbial. Especially common is ingratitude to Israel - the People that has achieved so much of eternal worth, but has rarely succeeded in winning gratitude.

In spite of the pangs of travail, the longing for motherhood remains the most powerful instinct in woman.

Sabbath rest is more than mere abstention from physical work; and, therefore, must include worship and Scripture-reading.