Akiba ben Joseph quotes

Akiba ben Joseph was a famous Jewish sage and leading figure of early Rabbinic Judaism. His teachings and interpretations of Jewish law greatly influenced the development of the Talmud. He became a symbol of scholarship, faith, and martyrdom in Jewish tradition. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Jesting and levity lead a man to lewdness. (Akiba ben Joseph)
Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of the All-present. View quote
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A fence to wisdom is silence. View quote
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Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God. View quote
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'Love your fellow as yourself'- Rabbi Akiva says: This is the great principal of the Torah. View quote
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All my days I have been troubled by the verse: "With all your soul", meaning: Even if God takes your soul. I said to myself: When will the opportunity be afforded me to fulfill this verse? View quote
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Nothing in the entire world is worthy but for that day on which The Song of Songs was given to Israel. View quote
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Who is wealthy?... Rabbi Akiva says: Anyone who has a wife whose actions are pleasant. View quote
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(To his 24,000 pairs of students) My (Torah knowledge) and yours are hers. View quote
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Akiba ben Joseph

Akiba ben Joseph - Image
Occupation: Jewish Scholar
Born: 50
Died: 135
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Akiba ben Joseph

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