"any man who believes in the truth of wizardry is a fool, lacking in understanding, and is in the same class as women and children, whose intellects are incomplete."

"The knowledge of God is the ultimate goal of human existence."

"The following three classes are called 'apiḳoresim': (1) he who says there was no prophecy nor was there any wisdom that came from God and which was attained by the heart of man; (2) he who denies the…"

"He who thinks that he can attain the perfection of man without the help of God, errs greatly."

"The greatest evil that can befall men is that they should consider themselves as perfect."