It is necessary to bear in mind that Scripture only teaches the chief points of those true principles which lead to the true perfection of man, and only demands in general terms faith in them. Maimonides bearchiefdemand Change image and share on social
Do not consider it proof just because it is written in books, for a liar who will deceive with his tongue will not hesitate to do the same with his pen. Maimonides bookdeceivehesitate Change image and share on social
No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means. Maimonides dietdiseasemean Change image and share on social
If the whole earth is infinitely small in comparison with the sphere of the stars, what is man compared with all these created beings! Maimonides beingcomparecomparison Change image and share on social
Anticipate charity by preventing poverty. Maimonides anticipatecharitypoverty Change image and share on social
It is thus necessary to examine all things according to their essence, to infer from every species such true and well established propositions as may assist us in the solution of metaphysical problems. Maimonides assistessenceestablish share on social
You must accept the truth from whatever source it comes. Maimonides acceptsourcetruth Change image and share on social
Form can only be destroyed accidentally, i.e., on account of its connexion with substance, the true nature of which consists in the property of never being without a disposition to receive form. Maimonides accidentallyaccountconnexion Change image and share on social
While one man can discover a certain thing by himself, another is never able to understand it, even if taught by means of all possible expressions and metaphors, and during a long period; his mind can in no way grasp it, his capacity is insufficient for it. Maimonides capacitydiscoverexpression share on social
If a person studies too much and exhausts his reflective powers, he will be confused, and will not be able to apprehend even that which had been within the power of his apprehension. For the powers of the body are all alike in this respect. Maimonides alikeapprehendapprehension share on social
