"Moral preachings will avail nothing to the unintelligent." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Wisdom is the finest pedigree." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Faith is the essence of Torah." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"When you are asked a question and do not know what to answer, be not ashamed to say: “I know not!”" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Humiliate yourself so that God may raise you up!" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Denial of sin is double sin." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"When people praise you for virtues you have not, take heed and rejoice not!" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"The finest quality of Man is asking questions." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Eyesight is of no avail if the heart be blind." ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"When you sit before the wise, let it be your wish to listen rather than lecture!" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Accept the apology of one who offers it, be it truth or lie!" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim
"Be wise not in words but in deeds!" ~~ Mivchar Hapeninim