"The true perfection of man consists in his knowledge of God and his love for Him."

"The physician should not treat the disease but the patient who has the disease."

"It is not proper to teach the Oral Law except to a single individual, and then only if he is a wise and understanding man."

"No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means."

"The greatest good that can befall man is to be free from all desires, and to be engaged in the acquisition of knowledge."