"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.
A Galilean said, "When the shepherd is angry with his flock, he appoints
for its leader a blind bellwether."
Though it is not incumbent upon thee to complete the work, thou must not
therefore cease from pursuing it. If the work is great, great will be
thy reward, and thy Master is faithful in His payments.
There are three crowns: of the law, the priesthood, and the kingship;
but the crown of a good name is greater than them all.
Who gains wisdom? He who is willing to receive instruction from all
sources. Who is the mighty man? He who subdueth his temper. Who is rich?
He who is content with his lot. Who is deserving of honor? He who
honoreth mankind.
Despise no man and deem nothing impossible; every man hath his hour and
everything its place.
Iron breaks stone; fire melts iron; water extinguishes fire; the clouds
consume water; the storm dispels clouds; man withstands the storm; fear
conquers man; wine banishes fear; sleep overcomes wine, and death is the
master of sleep; but "charity," says Solomon, "saves even from death."
How canst thou escape sin? Think of three things: whence thou comest,
whither thou goest, and before whom thou must appear.
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