Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broke in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.
Those who are pure of heart find new thoughts whenever they meditate.
Faith is not only in the heart; it should be put into words.
Include yourself in any reproof.
Even the poor should give something to charity.
Don’t ever fret over married children; they will take care of themselves.
Man must not rely on pure reason; he must mix faith with it.
Better a superstitious believer than a rational unbeliever.
Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven.
The Torah itself becomes coarse in the mouth of a man of pride.
Teach a child good manners during babyhood.
The man who has led a good life will find many allies.
The man who disobeys his parents will have disobedient sons.
Don’t ask God to change the laws of nature for you.
Before reciting his prayers, a man should give to charity.
A drunkard cannot plead his case.
A man’s drive for profit should be prompted by the desire to give charity.
A man should believe in God through faith, not because of miracles.
Common sense is strengthened by joy.
Whenever a treaty of peace is signed, God is present.
Where there is no peace, prayers are not heard.