"Whoever gives the poor money is blessed sixfold; whoever does it with a kind word is blessed sevenfold. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"When scholars vie, wisdom mounts." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"Applicants for clothes are investigated, not applicants for food. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"Nobody mocks on his deathbed." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"There used to be a very good custom in Jerusalem: a table-cloth was spread at the door – – – so long as it was in place, guests would enter the house. When it was removed, they would not." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"To ransom prisoners is a splendid act of piety." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra