“When I have a difficult subject before me - when I find the road narrow, and can see no other way of teaching a well established truth except by pleasing one intelligent man and displeasing ten thousand fools - I prefer to address myself to the one man, and to take no notice whatever of the condemnation of the multitude; I prefer to extricate that intelligent man from his embarrassment and show him the cause of his perplexity, so that he may attain perfection and be at peace.”
Quote by Maimonides
Work
The Guide for the Perplexed
The Guide for the Perplexed is a comprehensive work that delves into the complexities of Jewish law and philosophy. Written by the medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides, it is a synthesis of Jewish thought and an attempt to reconcile religious beliefs with reason. The book is divided into three parts, each addressing different aspects of Jewish law and philosophy, and is known for its depth and intellectual rigor. more
Author
Maimonides
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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