The Talmud
The Talmud
The Talmudis a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. It is also traditionally referred to as Shas, a Hebrew abbreviation of shisha sedarim, the "six orders", a reference to the six orders of the Mishnah. The term "Talmud" normally refers to the collection of writings named specifically the Babylonian Talmud, although there is also an earlier collection known as the Jerusalem Talmud, or Palestinian Talmud. When referring to post-biblical periods, namely those of the creation of the Talmud, the Talmudic academies...
deeper less sorrow tongue
The deeper the sorrow the less the tongue has it.
along bride expert goes scholar seek
When a scholar goes to seek out a bride he should take along an ignoramus as an expert
lies-and-lying punishment speaks
This is the punishment of a liar: he is not believed, even when he speaks the truth.
account enjoyed enjoyment judgment might
A person will be called to account on Judgment Day for every permissible thing he might have enjoyed but did not.
answered help needy seeks
A person who seeks help for a friend, while needy himself, will be answered first
bread moment quotation quotes
A quotation at the right moment is like bread to the famished.
burden equal strength
The burden is equal to the horse's strength.
dream dreams letter
A dream which is not interpreted is like a letter which is not read.
age age-and-aging learned season
For the unlearned, old age is winter; for the learned it is the season of the harvest.
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He whose wisdom exceeds his works, to what may he be likened? To a tree whose branches are numerous but whose roots are few. The wind comes along and uproots it and sweeps it down.
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He who loves money will not be satisfied with money
dwells peace wife
He who is without a wife dwells without blessing, life, joy, help, good, and peace
darkest earth fallen gives light nights passed people reaches road shines stars
There are stars who's light only reaches the earth long after they have fallen appart. There are people who's remembrance gives light in this world, long after they have passed away. This light shines in our darkest nights on the road we must follow.
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If one man says to thee, ''Thou art a donkey',' pay no heed. If two speak thus, purchase a saddle.