He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity.

A wise man is a greater asset to a nation than a king.

Anticipate charity by preventing poverty.

Inspire me with love for my art and for thy creatures. In the sufferer let me see only the human being.

Anticipate charity by preventing poverty; assist the reduced fellow man, either by a considerable gift or a sum of money or by teaching him a trade or by putting him in the way of business so that he may earn an honest livelihood and not be forced to the dreadful alternative of holding out his hand for charity. This is the highest step and summit of charity's golden ladder.

It is possible that the meaning of wisdom in Hebrew indicates aptitude for stratagems and the application of thought in such a way that the stratagems and ruses may be used in achieving either rational or moral virtues, or in achieving skill in a practical art, or in working evil and wickedness.

Nobody is ever impoverished through the giving of charity.