30 Pirkei Avot Quotes About Leadership And Humility
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Pirkei Avot is a collection of ethical teachings from Rabbinic Jewish tradition.
Pirkei Avot is a part of didactic Jewish ethical literature. It mainly consists of short statements propounded by Rabbis from the beginning of the Common Era.
Pirkei Avot is a part of the Mishnah, which is the first oral text of Jewish law. Sometimes this is also referred to as the Ethics of the Fathers.
Pirkei Avot is one of the most famous Jewish texts. Anyone, familiar with Jewish literature, is aware of Pirkei Avot. Pirkei Avot appears in Seder Nezikin, within the Mishnah.
We find a compilation of ethical sayings of the Rabbis, whose legal sayings cover the whole of Mishnah. Take a look at these Pirkei Avot quotes education, Pirkei Avot leadership quotes and other lines from Pirkei Avot.
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Inspiring 'Pirkei Avot' Quotes On Leadership
The most important sages of their history have all been commented upon in the Pirkei Avot about the importance of good leadership skills in people.
1. “Say little and do much, and receive all men with a pleasant countenance.”
– Shammai, Pirkei Avot, 1:15
2. "In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 2:5.
3. “A fence to wisdom is silence.”
– Rabbi Akiva, Pirkei Avot, 3:13
4. “One who makes his name great causes his name to be destroyed.”
– Hillel, Pirkei Avot, 1:13
Pirkei Avot Quotes On Taking Action
God has always asked us to take action for our life and the Jewish sages have advised the same. Take a look at these 'Pirkei Avot' quotes about humility and responsibility. You will also find some 'Pirkei Avot' Chapter 5 quotes here.
5. “Study is not the most important thing, but actions.”
– Shimon ben Gamaliel, Pirkei Avot, 1:17.
6. “Let thy house be wide open, and let the poor be members of thy household.”
– Yose ben Yochanan, Pirkei Avot, 1:5.
7. “On three things does the world stand: On justice, on truth and on peace.”
– Shimon ben Gamaliel, Pirkei Avot, 1:18.
8. “Do not seek greatness for yourself, and do not covet honour. Practice more than you learn.”
– Pirkei Avot, 6:5.
9. "The sword comes to the world for the procrastination of justice, the corruption of justice, and because of those who misinterpret the Torah.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 5:8.
Pirkei Avot Quotes For Learning
There are many 'Pirkei Avot' inspirational quotes about learning from relationships, especially between two people or even between a person and God. In this list, you will find some 'Pirkei Avot' Chapter 2 quotes. You never know when you find your favorite quote from your favorite Rabbi here.
10. “Let the honour of your friend be as dear to you as your own.”
-Rabbi Eliezer, Pirkei Avot, 2:10.
11. "The sword comes to the world for the procrastination of justice, the corruption of justice, and because of those who misinterpret the Torah.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 5:8.
12. "One who refrains from serving as a judge avoids hatred, thievery and false oaths. One who frivolously hands down rulings is a fool, wicked and arrogant.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 4:7.
13. “Rabbi [Judah HaNassi] would say: Which is the right path for man to choose for himself? Whatever is harmonious for the one who does it, and harmonious for mankind.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 1:1.
'Pirkei Avot' Quotes On God And Wisdom
These are some inspirational Jewish quotes on religious responsibilities towards oneself and to others.
14. “Know before whom you toil, and that your employer is faithful, for He will pay you the reward of your labour.”
– Rabbi (Elazar) Eleazar ben Azariah, Pirkei Avot, 2:14.
15. “Where there is no fear of God, there is no wisdom.”
– Rabbi (Elazar) Eleazar ben Azariah, Pirkei Avot, 3:17.
16. “When you pray, do not make your prayer something automatic, but a plea for compassion before God.”
– Rabbi Shimon, Pirkei Avot, 2:13.
17. "Know from where you came, where you are going, and before whom you are destined to give a judgement and accounting.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 3:1.
18. “One whose deeds exceed his wisdom, his wisdom endures. But one whose wisdom exceeds his deeds, his wisdom does not endure.”
‒ Pirkei Avot, 3:10.
19. "That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow! That is the whole torah; the rest is interpretation!"
- Hillel, Pirkei Avot.
Most Famous Pirkei Avot Quotes
Take a look at these amazing Pirkei Avot quotes that are used in any kind of Jewish study.
19. "This world is like an anteroom of the world to come."
- Pirkei Avot.
20. "Shun a bad neighbour!"
- Pirkei Avot.
21. "The more schooling, the more wisdom."
- Pirkei Avot.
22. "Not the expounding of the Law is the important matter but the doing of it."
- Pirkei Avot.
23. "Let your neighbour’s honour be as dear to you as your own!"
- Pirkei Avot.
24. "Who performs one precept gains one advocate for himself."
- Pirkei Avot.
25. "Know whence you came and whither you go!"
- Pirkei Avot.
26. "By three things is the world sustained: justice, truth and peace."
- Pirkei Avot.
27. “And know, that the reward of the righteous is in the World to Come.”
‒ Pirkei Avot.
28. "Be first to greet every man. Be a tail to lions, rather than a head to foxes."
‒ Pirkei Avot.
29. “But one whose deeds are greater than his wisdom, to what is he compared? To a tree with many roots and few branches, whom all the storms in the world cannot budge from its place.”
‒ Pirkei Avot.
30. "One who stays awake at night, or travels alone on the road, and turns his heart to idleness, has forfeited his life."
‒ Pirkei Avot.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotesfor everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Pirkei Avot quotes then why not take a look at Sabbath quotes, or Christian quotes.
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