The more we desire for that which is superfluous, the more we meet with difficulties; our strength and possessions are spent in unnecessary things, and are wanting when required for that which is necessary.

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.

God is identical with His attributes, so that it may be said that He is the knowledge, the knower, and the known.

You will certainly not doubt the necessity of studying astronomy and physics, if you are desirous of comprehending the relation between the world and Providence as it is in reality, and not according to imagination.

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

Work before eating, rest after eating. Eat not ravenously, filling the mouth gulp after gulp without breathing space.

No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means.