"Great is charity, for it brings near the redemption. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"To perish by the sword is worse than a natural death, to die of hunger worse still, and captivity worst of all." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"A charity pledge may be taken even on Sabbath eve. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"Charity outweighs all other commandments. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"Wine tops the list of all medicines." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra
"To ransom prisoners is a splendid act of piety." ~~ Talmud, Bava Batra