The Jewish Wisdom Database

Because of charity the world abides.

A causeless curse will rebound on its utterer in the end.

A daughter only tells her secrets to her mother.

If, after eating, you do not walk four cubits before bed, your food will stay undigested.

A man may hide himself from his enemies, but not from his friends.

The world exists for the sake of kindness.

When a man is at ease, so is his mind.

One misfortune invites another.

No father should give his son the name of a wicked man.

Like father, like son.

We must endeavor to teach even the unintelligent.

A warning to a man is a warning to the whole community.

Women are more compassionate than men.

Obeying from love is better than to obey from fear.

Never rebuke a man in such a way as to shame him in public.

It is cruel not to forgive one who begs for forgiveness.

Too honor an old man one should not sit in his place or contradict his words.

The prayers of the sick are more effective than the prayers of others, and are answered first.