Maimonides

Philosopher-Theologian Andalusian-Jewish 1138 – 1204

Synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Jewish theology.

384 quotes

"Beauty understood intellectually becomes wisdom; wisdom expressed becomes beauty."
Art
"The person who listens well learns more than the person who speaks much."
Wisdom
"Gratitude multiplies blessings; complaint diminishes them."
Gratitude
"The mind that doubts is the mind that grows; certainty leads to stagnation."
Knowledge
"A leader's legacy is measured not by power held, but by good accomplished."
Leadership
"The health of the body supports the health of the mind and spirit."
Health
"To love beauty is to honor the Creator's craftsmanship."
Beauty
"Perseverance is not the absence of doubt, but the continuation despite it."
Perseverance
"The relationship between parent and child is sacred and formative."
Family
"Fear of the unknown is the root of prejudice and injustice."
Fear
"The pursuit of power for its own sake corrupts the human soul."
Power
"To act with compassion is to choose the higher path every time."
Kindness
"The future belongs to those who imagine it and work to create it."
Dreams
"Wisdom comes not from answers, but from learning to ask better questions."
Wisdom
"The measure of a society is how it treats those who cannot defend themselves."
Justice
"The greatest principle of all is that no one, as long as he lives, is useless."
Life
"Teach your tongue to say 'I do not know' and you will progress."
Wisdom
"A person should always be careful to choose friends who are better than himself."
Friendship
"The account of creation is not to be taken literally."
Knowledge
"Love your neighbor, but do not be blind to his faults."
Love
"Three things restore the soul to tranquility: the contemplation of natural things, the practice of the art, and the pursuit of knowledge."
Peace
"Do not imagine that which is impossible; rather, occupy yourself with that which is possible."
Happiness
"The fear of God is the beginning of knowledge."
Faith
"Silence is golden; few words and much sense is the mark of a wise man."
Wisdom
"One should never cause another to feel shame."
Kindness
"The truly wealthy person is one satisfied with their portion."
Money
"All the prophets had wives and children, because this is the way of the world."
Family
"Lead not your people as a shepherd drives his flock, but as a father guides his children."
Leadership
"Truth stands on its own merit; it needs no external support."
Truth
"The preservation of life overrides almost all other commandments."
Health