"The greatest good that can befall man is to be free from all desires, and to be engaged in the acquisition of knowledge."

"One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one who rules his spirit than one who conquers a city."

"The Law provides for the good of the body and the good of the soul."

"Do not consider it proof just because it is written in books, for a liar who will deceive with his tongue will not hesitate to do the same with his pen."

"For if a man were to study the Torah with a view to obtaining reward, and keeping the commandments in order to escape punishment, he would be studying not for the sake of the Torah, but for the sake o…"