"A tree whose branches are abundant but whose roots are few, the wind comes and uproots and overturns it." ~~ Avot 3:17
"Look not on the jar but on its contents!" ~~ Avot 4:20
"Who is honored? He that honors mankind." ~~ Avot 4:1
"What is the good way whereto a man whould cleave?— A good neighbor." ~~ Avot 2:9
"Warm yourself at the fire of the Sages!" ~~ Avot 2:10
"Consider three things and you will not fall into error: know what is above you, a seeing eye and a listening ear, and your deeds written in a scroll." ~~ Avot 2:1
"Say not: when I have leisure I will study, lest you may not have it!" ~~ Avot 2:4
"By three things is the world sustained: the Law, the Temple service and deeds of loving kindness." ~~ Avot 1:2
"Tradition is a fence for the Torah." ~~ Avot 3:13
"Say little and do much!" ~~ Avot 1:15
"It is a wise man that admits the truth." ~~ Avot 5:7
"No learning, no manners; no manners, no learning; no lore, no loaf." ~~ Avot 3:17