Support the aged without reference to religion; respect the learned without reference to age.
Repent the day before thy death.
Ten measures of wisdom came into the world; the law of Israel received nine measures, and the balance of the world one. Ten measures of beauty came into the world; Jerusalem received nine measures, and the rest of the world one.
The world stands on three pillars: law, worship, and charity.
When he who attends the synagogue regularly is prevented from being present, God asks for him.
His enemies will humble themselves before the one who builds a place of worship.
He who is able to attend synagogue, and neglects to do so, is a bad neighbor.
One need not stand upon a high place to pray, for it is written, "Out of the depths have I called unto Thee, oh Lord." The same Rabbi prohibits moving about or talking during the progress of prayers, enlarging on Solomon's advice, "Keep thy foot when thou goest into the house of the Lord, and be more ready to hear than to offer the sacrifice of fools."
The cock and the owl both await daylight. "The light," says the cock, "brings me delight; but what in the world art thou waiting for?"
The thief who finds no opportunity to steal, considers himself an honest man.