Be convinced that, if man were able to reach the end without preparatory studies, such studies would not be preparatory but tiresome and utterly superfluous.

In finances, be strict with yourself, generous with others.

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

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

All forces that reside in the body are angels.

Teach thy tongue to say 'I do not know,' and thou shalt progress.

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.