If men possessed wisdom, which stands in the same relation to the form of man as the sight to the eye, they would not cause any injury to themselves or to others; for the knowledge of truth removes hatred and quarrels, and prevents mutual injuries. - Maimonides 2 Share Now -
He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity. - Maimonides 3 Share Now -
Now, we occupy a lowly position, both in space and rank in comparison with the heavenly sphere, and the Almighty is Most High not in space, but with respect to absolute existence, greatness and power. - Maimonides 4 Share Now -
Transient bodies are only subject to destruction through their substance and not through their form, nor can the essence of their form be destroyed; in this respect, they are permanent. - Maimonides 5 Share Now -
All the great evils which men cause to each other because of certain intentions, desires, opinions, or religious principles, are likewise due to non-existence, because they originate in ignorance, which is absence of wisdom. - Maimonides 6 Share Now -
You will certainly not doubt the necessity of studying astronomy and physics, if you are desirous of comprehending the relation between the world and Providence as it is in reality, and not according to imagination. - Maimonides 7 Share Now -
If men possessed wisdom, which stands in the same relation to the form of man as the sight to the eye, they would not cause any injury to themselves or to others; for the knowledge of truth removes hatred and quarrels, and prevents mutual injuries. - Maimonides 8 Share Now -
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. - Maimonides 9 Share Now -
If a person studies too much and exhausts his reflective powers, he will be confused, and will not be able to apprehend even that which had been within the power of his apprehension. For the powers of the body are all alike in this respect. - Maimonides 10 Share Now -
