He who does not understand that a dead lion is more alive than a living dog will remain a dog.

While one man can discover a certain thing by himself, another is never able to understand it, even if taught by means of all possible expressions and metaphors, and during a long period; his mind can in no way grasp it, his capacity is insufficient for it.

The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and is far more numerous than the second class. It is especially of these evils that all men complain, - only few men are found that do not sin against themselves by this kind of evil. ...This class of evil originates in man's vices, such as excessive desire for eating, drinking, and love; indulgence in these things in undue measure, or in improper manner, or partaking of bad food. This course brings diseases and afflictions upon the body and soul alike.

It is better and more satisfactory to acquit a thousand guilty persons than to put a single innocent one to death.

All forces that reside in the body are angels.

Those who grieve find comfort in weeping and in arousing their sorrow until the body is too tired to bear the inner emotions.

You must accept the truth from whatever source it comes.