A proverb has three characteristics: few words, good sense, and a fine image. Moses ibn Ezra More Quotes by Moses ibn Ezra More Quotes From Moses ibn Ezra The man who persists in knocking will succeed in entering. Moses ibn Ezra entering succeed men Love blinds us to faults, hatred to virtues. Moses ibn Ezra faults hatred love Dive into the sea of thought, and find there pearls beyond price. Moses ibn Ezra learning pearls sea I went out into the garden in the morning dusk, When sorrow enveloped me like a cloud; And the breeze brought to my nostril the odor of spices, As balm of healing for a sick soul. Moses ibn Ezra garden healing morning A book is a most delightful companion. It gives, and does not take. Moses ibn Ezra doe giving book Who ignores the time walks in darkness, and who explores it is illumined by a great light. Moses ibn Ezra walks light darkness Words are like bodies; meanings are like souls. Moses ibn Ezra body soul Bitter is wine, but it sweetens all bitterness. Moses ibn Ezra bitter bitterness wine Beware the man who has two faces and two hearts. Moses ibn Ezra heart men two Lust should be stifled, for it cannot lead to truth. Moses ibn Ezra lust should Sorrow shatters my heart; And men distress it with blame, Because it follows love. Moses ibn Ezra sorrow heart men
