"A man who is not a scholar by temperament should devote his time to public affairs." ~~ Midrash, Leviticus R. 25
"When you come to a city, follow its customs." ~~ Midrash, Exodus R. 47
"A giant in your eyes may be a dwarf in ours." ~~ Midrash Genesis R. 65
"Man resembles the world and is called a little world, a microcosm, a world in itself." ~~ Midrash Hagadol
"Gossipers start with praise and end with derogation." ~~ Midrash Tanchuma Shelah, 9
"Modesty is a great thing, for Moses our Leader was endowed with it. " ~~ Midrash Gadol Ugdulah
"If a man does not pursue the words of the Law, they will not pursue him." ~~ Midrash Mishle
"From a man’s words you may know if he likes you or hates you." ~~ Midrash Mishle
"Even on the threshold of war, we [Jews] are bidden to begin in no other way than with peace, for it is written: “When you draw near a city to fight, first offer it peace.”" ~~ Midrash Leviticus R. 9
"A father suffers for the troubles of his son." ~~ Midrash Sekhel Tov
"When they are in trouble, the wicked repent; once the trouble is over, they return to their evil ways." ~~ Midrash Tanhuma, Exodus
"Great is the Sabbath, since it outweighs all religious precepts." ~~ Midrash Gadol Ugdula