"Who warns us against wrong does us as much good as one that teaches us the right way." ~~ J. L. Levin
"I am in constant fear lest I become too wise to remain pious." ~~ The Koretser Rabbi
"Confession by the defendant is as good as a hundred witnesses." ~~ Talmud, Kiddushin
"It is not the sin that drives one crazy it’s the desire to sin." ~~ Shalom Aleichem
"Who shows pity for humankind, the Heavens will pity in turn. " ~~ Talmud, Shabbat
"The way from Paradise to Hell is very short, the way back: impossible. " ~~ Reuven Alcalay
"When you come to a city, follow its customs." ~~ Midrash, Exodus R. 47
"The righteous promise little and perform much; the wicked promise much and perform not even a little." ~~ Talmud, Bava Metzia 87a
"Who does a thing and repents is at once forgiven." ~~ Talmud, Chagigah
"When the time comes for an accounting of man’s deeds, it is too late to do anything about them." ~~ Midrash Genesis R. 84:12
"Evil inclination is sweet at the start and bitter at the end. " ~~ Talmud Yerushalmi, Shabbat
"Be not boastful in your speech! " ~~ Ben Sira 4:32
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