Maimonides
Jewish philosopher
Sayings by Maimonides
He who thinks that he can attain the perfection of man without the help of God, errs greatly.
The purpose of the entire Torah is to bring man to this perfection.
The human mind is unable to grasp the true essence of God.
It is proper for man to abstain from all things that are harmful to the body, even if they are not prohibited by the Torah.
The man who is perfect in his knowledge of God is he who has attained to the knowledge of all things that exist.
The best way to serve God is to acquire knowledge.
The human soul is a spiritual substance, and it is immortal.
The human being is composed of body and soul, and the soul is the principal part.
The human mind is capable of understanding all things.
The true meaning of freedom is the freedom of the soul from the bondage of the body.
The man who has acquired perfect knowledge of God, has attained to the highest possible degree of perfection.
The existence of God is a matter of demonstration, not of faith.
The human mind is a mirror that reflects the divine light.
The human will is free, and man is responsible for his actions.
The true happiness of man consists in the perfection of his intellect.
The most excellent of all qualities is to be humble.
The knowledge of God is the ultimate goal of human existence.
The human soul is a divine spark, and it is capable of uniting with God.
The world was created for the sake of man, and man was created for the sake of God.
The most important thing for man is to know himself.