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“Every man whose character traits all lie in the mean is called a wise man.”

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Book:Ethical Writings of Maimonides

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Ethical Writings of Maimonides

This book compiles a selection of the ethical writings of Moses Maimonides, a prominent medieval Jewish philosopher and physician. The essays within explore various ethical and philosophical concepts, reflecting Maimonides' deep engagement with Jewish law and his broader philosophical inquiries. more

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Maimonides, born on March 30, 1135 and died on December 12, 1204, was a Jewish philosopher, physician, and legal scholar. He is renowned for his contributions to philosophy, medicine, and Jewish law. more

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Author:Maimonides

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Divine Destruction Genesis Divine Wisdom

Book:The Guide for the Perplexed

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“It is of great advantage that man should know his station, and not imagine that the whole universe exists only for him.”

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Book:The Guide for the Perplexed

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“It is possible that the meaning of wisdom in Hebrew indicates aptitude for stratagems and the application of thought in such a way that the stratagems and ruses may be used in achieving either rational or moral virtues, or in achieving skill in a practical art, or in working evil and wickedness.”

Way May Art Used Evil Moral Virtue Achieve Skills Practicals Rational Application Wickedness Hebrew Aptitude Stratagem Moral Virtues

Book:A Maimonides Reader

Source: A Maimonides Reader

“Know that for the human mind there are certain objects of perception which are within the scope of its nature and capacity; on the other hand, there are, amongst things which actually exist, certain objects which the mind can in no way and by no means grasp: the gates of perception are closed against it.”

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Book:The Guide for the Perplexed

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“Man's obsession to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery.”

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Author:Maimonides

“The business conduct of the disciples of wise men is truthful and faithful.... He does not allow himself to be made a surety or a guarantor and does not accept the power of attorney.... He lends money and is gracious. He shall not take away business from his fellow man.”

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“The key to the understanding and to the full comprehension of all that the Prophets have said is found in the knowledge of the figures, their general ideas, and the meaning of each word they contain.”

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Book:Guide for the perplexed

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“The more necessary a thing is for living beings, the more easily it is found and the cheaper it is; the less necessary it is, the rarer and dearer it is.”

Book:The Guide for the Perplexed

Source: The Guide for the Perplexed

“The more we desire for that which is superfluous, the more we meet with difficulties; our strength and possessions are spent in unnecessary things, and are wanting when required for that which is necessary.”

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Book:The Guide for the Perplexed

Source: The Guide for the Perplexed