Maimonides
Jewish philosopher
Sayings by Maimonides
The purpose of the entire Torah is to bring peace to the world.
Do not consider that which I have written, as if it were a new invention, or a thing which I have discovered of my own accord, for I have only collected what is scattered in the books of the Sages, and explained what was obscure, and arranged what was confused.
The true worship of God is only possible after the acquisition of knowledge.
The greatest good that can befall man is to be free from all desires, and to be engaged in the acquisition of knowledge.
One should not teach a student who is not worthy, for it is like throwing pearls before swine.
It is forbidden to teach the secrets of the Torah to anyone who is not wise and understanding.
The ultimate perfection of man is to become a pure intellect, and to resemble God in this respect.
God does not change, and there is no change in His will.
The opinions of the multitude are not always true, and the truth is not always with the multitude.
The Law provides for the good of the body and the good of the soul.
The foundation of all foundations and the pillar of wisdom is to know that there is a Primary Being who brought all existence into being.
It is a positive commandment to love God, as it is said, 'You shall love the Lord your God.'
The human intellect is a spark of the divine intellect.
The ultimate aim of the Torah is to remove injustice from the world.
The more knowledge a person acquires, the more he is able to worship God.
It is forbidden to associate God with any other being.
The true prophet is one who is perfect in his intellect and in his moral character.
A man should always consider himself as half meritorious and half guilty.
The greatest love is the love of God, and the greatest fear is the fear of God.
All the commandments of the Torah are for the benefit of man, and not for the benefit of God.