Maimonides

Philosopher-Theologian Andalusian-Jewish 1138 – 1204

Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Jewish theology.

384 quotes

"Patience is the virtue of the wise; haste belongs to fools."
Patience
"Love of wisdom should exceed love of honor and wealth combined."
Philosophy
"The tongue has the power to build up or tear down entire worlds."
Power
"Perfect joy comes from understanding that all things serve a higher purpose."
Happiness
"To neglect the education of youth is to harm the future of humanity."
Education
"Gratitude to the Creator should flow from a sincere heart for all blessings."
Gratitude
"The person who cannot control anger is no better than a beast."
Courage
"Beauty in creation reflects the infinite artistry of the Divine."
Art
"One must question, examine, and reason to arrive at truth."
Truth
"The fear of God is the beginning, but not the end, of wisdom."
Faith
"In solitude, one can hear the quiet voice of conscience."
Solitude
"To act justly and to love mercy are the highest human pursuits."
Justice
"The mind must be trained as rigorously as the body."
Work
"Imagination without reason produces delusion; reason without imagination produces sterility."
Creativity
"A dream without action remains only a shadow of reality."
Dreams
"Perseverance in the face of failure is the mark of true character."
Perseverance
"The scholar who refuses to learn from others forfeits wisdom."
Knowledge
"To change one's mind when presented with truth shows strength, not weakness."
Change
"The harmony of society depends upon the virtue of its leaders."
Leadership
"Hope is the sustenance that keeps the human spirit alive through darkness."
Hope
"Cruelty is a disease of the soul that must be cured through education."
Kindness
"The person of faith sees God's hand in both joy and sorrow."
Faith
"Words spoken in anger can wound deeper than any blade."
Power
"To love one's family is to practice love in its purest form."
Family
"The pursuit of knowledge is a sacred obligation, not a luxury."
Knowledge
"Peace within oneself precedes peace with others."
Peace
"Wealth obtained through injustice brings curses, not blessings."
Money
"The heart that is broken is sometimes the most whole."
Strength
"History teaches those willing to learn; it condemns those who ignore it."
History
"True friendship is built on mutual respect and shared virtue."
Friendship