For that which is without a beginning, a final cause need not be sought. — Maimonides Copy Share Image
The second class of evils comprises such evils as people cause to each other, when, e.g. , some of them use their… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
Those who believe that... detailed rules originate in a certain cause, are as far from the truth as those who assume that… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
If men possessed wisdom, which stands in the same relation to the form of man as the sight to the eye, they… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
The error of the ignorant goes so far as to say that God's power is insufficient, because he has given to this… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
When I have a difficult subject before me - when I find the road narrow, and can see no other way of… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
This must be our belief when we have a correct knowledge of our own self, and comprehend the true nature of everything;… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
The prophet Isaiah ... points out what will be the cause of this change; for he says that hatred, quarrel, and fighting… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
Know that the difficulties which lead to confusion in the question what is the purpose of the Universe or of any of… — Maimonides Copy Share Image
The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and… — 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
