Man's obsession to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery.

Further, there are things of which the mind understands one part, but remains ignorant of the other; and when man is able to comprehend certain things, it does not follow that he must be able to comprehend everything.

The soul is subject to health and disease, just as is the body. The health and disease of both . . . undoubtedly depend upon beliefs and customs, which are peculiar to mankind.

It is of great advantage that man should know his station, and not imagine that the whole universe exists only for him.

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

It is hard for a woman with whom an uncircumcised man has had sexual intercourse to separate from him. In my opinion this is the strongest of the reasons for circumcision.

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