Torah.org Pirkei Avos - Chapter 4, Mishna 1(a) : Jewish Macho By Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld
Torah.org Pirkei Avos - Chapter 4, Mishna 1(a) : Jewish Macho By Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld Pirkei Avos By Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld To Dedicate an Article click here Chapter 4, Mishna 1(a) : Jewish Macho “Ben (the son of) Zoma said: Who is wise? He who learns from all people, as it is said: ‘From all those who taught me I gained understanding’ (Psalms 119:99). Who is strong? He who conquers his evil inclination, as it is said: ‘Better is one slow to anger than a strong man, and one who rules over his spirit than a conqueror of a city’ (Proverbs 16:32). Who is rich? He who is satisfied with his lot, as it is said: ‘When you eat the toil of your hands you are fortunate and it is good for you’ (Psalms 128:2). ‘You are fortunate’ — in this world; ‘and it is good for you’ — in the World to Come. Who is honored? He who honors others, as it is said: ‘For those who honor Me will I honor, and those who scorn Me will b