"The man who is not careful about obeying the law against stealing will be less careful about the law against coveting; whatever his eyes see, his heart will desire—and with a longing that can never be satisfied." ~~ Leone Da Modena
"See not evil in others and good in yourself, but the good in the other and the failings in yourself." ~~ The Berdichever Rabbi
"To rob one’s fellow of a penny may be as bad as robbing him of his life. " ~~ Talmud, Bava Kamma, 119a
"I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. " ~~ Elie Wiesel
"Whoso gains wealth, but not of right, will lose it in his prime." ~~ Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu) 17:11
"To eat and drink on a festival in the company of your family without providing for the poor and distressed, is not “the joy of the commandment” but the joy of your stomach. It is a disgrace." ~~ Maimonides
"To boast of the help you gave a brother in need is to cancel the good of your deed." ~~ Samuel Ha-Nagid
"The fewer a man’s words, the fewer his mistakes. " ~~ Ibn Gabirol
"Envy not a wicked man, for you know not what his end will be!" ~~ Ben Sira 9:11
"A thief is better than a liar, but they are both doomed." ~~ Ben Sira, Ecclesiasticus 20:25
"Who is wont to take false oaths is like an idolater. " ~~ Tanna Deve Eliyahu R.
"Jealousy rots the bones. " ~~ Proverbs (Mishle) 14:30
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