“Who is wise? He who learns from every man, as it is said: “From all who taught me have I gained understanding” (Psalms 119:99). Who is mighty? He who subdues his [evil] inclination, as it is said: “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32). Who is rich? He who rejoices in his lot, as it is said: “You shall enjoy the fruit of your labors, you shall be happy and you shall prosper” (Psalms 128:2) “You shall be happy” in this world, “and you shall prosper” in the world to come. Who is he that is honored? He who honors his fellow human beings as it is said: “For I honor those that honor Me, but those who spurn Me shall be dishonored” (I Samuel 2:30).” WisdomWealthPirkei Avot Author:Ben Zoma
“If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And when I am for myself, then what am “I”? And if not now, when?” Pirkei Avot Author:Hillel
“אִם אֵין אֲנִי לִי, מִי לִי וּכְשֶׁאֲנִי לְעַצְמִי, מָה אֲנִי” Pirkei AvotA Social Justice Commentary Author:הִלֵּל הַזָּקֵן