He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity.
MaimonidesWe each decide whether to make ourselves learned or ignorant, compassionate or cruel, generous or miserly. No one forces us. No one decides for us, no one drags us along one path or the other. We are responsible for what we are.
MaimonidesConsequently he who wishes to attain to human perfection, must therefore first study Logic, next the various branches of Mathematics in their proper order, then Physics, and lastly Metaphysics.
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