"Who pities not mankind, be it known that he is not the seed of our Father Abraham! " ~~ Talmud, Beitza
"A clown may be first in the kingdom of heaven, if he has helped lessen the sadness of human life." ~~ Rabbi Baroka in Talmud
"Never promise something to a child and not give it to him, because in that way he learns to lie." ~~ Talmud, Sukkah
"Before you take leave of a friend, offer some serious comment (in philosophy or law) so that he will remember you thereby." ~~ (adapted from) Talmud, Berakot 31a
"Who steals from a thief goes unpunished. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Kamma
"The science of medicine is authorized by God Himself." ~~ Talmud, Berakot 57b
"The bride with beautiful eyes need not worry about her figure." ~~ Talmud: Berakot, 54b
"To use the Torah is more important than to study it." ~~ Talmud, Berkhot
"Our passions are like travelers: at first they make a brief stay; then they are like guests, who visit often; and then they turn into tyrants, who hold us in their power." ~~ Talmud, Sukkah 52b
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