Maimonides

Philosopher-Theologian Andalusian-Jewish 1138 – 1204

Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Jewish theology.

384 quotes

"To overcome fear, one must first understand its source."
Fear
"The duty of the wise is to guide, not to rule."
Leadership
"In debate, victory matters less than the pursuit of truth."
Truth
"The soul without knowledge is like a body without sustenance."
Knowledge
"Every human being has infinite value; none is expendable."
Justice
"Hatred blinds; love illuminates."
Love
"The greatest legacy is not wealth, but wisdom."
Family
"To perfect oneself is to serve humanity."
Success
"The study of ethics is the study of human flourishing."
Philosophy
"One who cannot be alone cannot be truly with others."
Solitude
"The mind is infinite; it can contain all knowledge."
Imagination
"To act justly requires not just knowledge but courage."
Courage
"The body's hunger is temporary; the soul's hunger is eternal."
Faith
"A single moment of clarity is worth a lifetime of confusion."
Wisdom
"The role of reason is to guide the will toward the good."
Philosophy
"To teach is to plant seeds in fertile ground."
Education
"The measure of a life is not its length but its depth."
Life
"Silence in the face of injustice is complicity."
Justice
"The path to happiness is through understanding and acceptance."
Happiness
"One must honor those who came before and plan for those who come after."
Family
"The pursuit of perfection is the pursuit of the infinite."
Inspiration
"In every challenge lies the opportunity for growth."
Hope
"The wise man learns from everyone; the fool from no one."
Wisdom
"To understand is to bridge the gap between ignorance and truth."
Knowledge