"One who stands [in prayer] in Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel) should direct his heart towards Jerusalem, if he was standing in Jerusalem, he should direct his heart towards the holy Temple. " ~~ Talmud, Berakhot 27a
"A man should not eat before he feeds his livestock. " ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Everything is in God’s hands save fear of God." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Where the contrite stand, not even the most righteous may." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Who can ask for mercy for his friend, and does not, is a sinner." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"A man should always be in the habit of saying: Whatever God did, He did for the best." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"A prosecutor cannot become counsel for the defense." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Voices, sights and savours refresh Man’s mind." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Three things have a faint savor of the world to come: Sabbath, the sun and married love." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"A meal without salt is no meal." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Words that come from the heart enter the heart." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot
"Who wishes to become wise should study monetary laws." ~~ Talmud, Berakhot