After they left the ark, the Lie regretted her agreement, and wished to
dissolve partnership with Vice, but it was too late, and thus it is
current that "what Lie earneth, Vice consumeth."
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.
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