"You are not yet a master of the Scriptures. You will find that out when you try to preach."

"One should praise women, whether it be true or false."

"Their rabbis should be forbidden to teach on pain of loss of life and limb."

"Whoever does not know God hidden in suffering does not know God at all."

"Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world."