It should not be believed that all beings exist for the sake of the existence of man. On the contrary, all the other beings too have been intended for their own sakes and not for the sake of anything else. — Maimonides Copy Share Image
The so-called evils are evils only in relation to a certain thing, and that which is evil in relation to a certain existing thing,… — Maimonides Copy Share
It is better and more satisfactory to acquit a thousand guilty persons than to put a single innocent one to death. — Maimonides Copy Share
Even the existence of this corporeal element, low as it in reality is, because it is the source of death and all evils, is… — Maimonides Copy Share
WHEN reading my present treatise, bear in mind that by "faith" we do not understand merely that which is uttered with the lips, but… — Maimonides Copy Share
The philosophers likewise assume that in Nature there is nothing in vain, so that everything that is not the product of human industry serves… — Maimonides Copy Share
That which is produced with intention has passed over from non-existence to existence. — Maimonides Copy Share
No form remains permanently in a substance; a constant change takes place, one form is taken off and another is put on. — Maimonides Copy Share
Further, there are things of which the mind understands one part, but remains ignorant of the other; and when man is able to comprehend… — Maimonides Copy Share
Now, we occupy a lowly position, both in space and rank in comparison with the heavenly sphere, and the Almighty is Most High not… — Maimonides Copy Share
If men possessed wisdom, which stands in the same relation to the form of man as the sight to the eye, they would not… — Maimonides Copy Share
If one avoids haughtiness to the utmost extent and is exceedingly humble, he is termed a saint, and this is the standard of saintliness. — Maimonides Copy Share
Know that the difficulties which lead to confusion in the question what is the purpose of the Universe or of any of its parts,… — Maimonides Copy Share
You will find that there is no other difference of opinion as regards any portions of the Universe, except that the philosophers believe in… — Maimonides Copy Share
