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Maimônides

Maimonides was the most influential Jewish philosopher and physician of the Middle Ages, famous for reconciling Aristotelian philosophy with Jewish theology.

Frases de Maimônides

  • The purpose of the Law is for a person to become master of their own desires.
    Filosófico
  • One should not accept anything as true unless it is proven by evidence.
    Racionalismo
  • The risk of a wrong judgment is preferable to the execution of an innocent man.
    Justiça
  • The highest level of charity is to help the needy person become self-sufficient.
    Ética Social
  • Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
    Pedagógico
  • Know that this intellect which flows from God to us is the bond that exists between us and Him.
    Teológico
  • No one has ever become poor by giving.
    Ética Social
  • A man should avoid the pursuit of excessive sensory pleasures.
    Ética de Equilíbrio
  • Any disease that can be treated by diet should be treated by no other means.
    Médico
  • The truth does not become more true by being accepted by the whole world, nor less true by being rejected by all.
    Epistemológico
  • Teach your tongue to say 'I do not know,' and you will progress.
    Humildade Intelectual
  • The perfection of the soul consists in becoming intelligent.
    Filosófico
  • The straight path consists of finding the mean in every trait of character.
    Ética
  • The essence of the Law is thought.
    Reflexão
  • The body should be considered as an instrument for the service of God.
    Holístico

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