古代的人，得志时，恩泽施于百姓；不得志时，修养自身显现于世。

The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, an almost fanatical love of justice, and the desire for personal independence—these are the features of the Jewish tradition which make me thank my stars that I belong to it.

人之所以为人，是必须充满精力，自我悔改，自我反省，自我成长，并非向人抱怨。