"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 not proper to teach the Oral Law except to a single individual, and then only if he is a wise and understanding man."

"The true happiness of man consists in the perfection of his intellect."

"The true meaning of freedom is the freedom of the soul from the bondage of the body."

"The purpose of the Law is to remove injustice and to establish equity."