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The Sages (trad.)

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Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers)

  1. IDEA 1

    If not now, when?

    Hillel asked three questions: if I don't stand up for myself, who will? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? Care for self, care for others, and act today.

  2. IDEA 2

    The wise learn from everyone

    Who is wise? The one who learns from every person. Who is strong? The one who masters their own impulses. Real wisdom and strength are inner qualities.

  3. IDEA 3

    Rich is the one who is content

    The sages defined wealth as being content with what you have. Someone who always wants more is poor, however much they own.

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