A man should eat slowly, properly, even if he eats alone.

Just as your hand, held before the eye, can hide the tallest mountain, so this small earthly life keeps us from seeing the vast radiance that fills the core of the universe.

A poor but humble man who gives nothing to charity is preferrable to a rich but haughty man who does.

The man who acts humble in order to win praise is guilty of the lowest form of pride.

When you help scholars, you gain a share in their learning.

The Torah itself becomes coarse in the mouth of a man of pride.

When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader.