Don’t ask God to change the laws of nature for you.
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.
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.