Rabbi Akiva Quotes

The paper burns, but the words fly away.

Like a twisted olive tree in its 500th year, giving then its finest fruit, is man. How can he give forth wisdom until he has been crushed and turned in the Hand of God.

In the beginning, sin is like a thread of a spider's web. But in the end, it becomes like the cable of a ship.

Everything is foreseen, yet freedom of choice is granted.

He who remains unmarried impairs the divine image.

A fence to wisdom is silence.

Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God. Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of God. Beloved are Israel, for unto them was given the desirable Torah

Before you taste anything, recite a blessing.

Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God.

Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of the All-present.

Jesting and levity lead a man to lewdness.