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

Every man whose character traits all lie in the mean is called a wise man.

The business conduct of the disciples of wise men is truthful and faithful.... He does not allow himself to be made a surety or a guarantor and does not accept the power of attorney.... He lends money and is gracious. He shall not take away business from his fellow man.

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

How individuals of the same species surpass each other in these sensations and in other bodily faculties is universally known, but there is a limit to them, and their power cannot extend to every distance or to every degree.

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.

A truth does not become greater by repetition.