"The true meaning of the Law is to establish justice and righteousness in the world."

"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 world was created for the sake of man, and man was created for the sake of God."

"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 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…"