Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

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.

It is well known among physicians that the best of the nourishing foods is the one that the Moslem religion forbids, i.e., Wine. It contains much good and light nourishment. It is rapidly digested and helps to digest other foods.

In the realm of Nature there is nothing purposeless, trivial, or unnecessary

For every force charged by God, may He be exalted, with some business is an angel put in charge.

God who preceded all existence is a refuge.

Every man should view himself as equally balanced: half good and half evil. Likewise, he should see the entire world as half good and half evil.... With a single good deed he will tip the scales for himself, and for the entire world, to the side of good.