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b. 110 BC Israel
Hillel the Elder (c. 110 BCE–10 CE) was a Jewish religious leader who was born in Babylon and lived in Jerusalem during the time of King Herod. He is one of the most important figures in Judaic history, associated with the Mishnah and the Talmud.
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A name made great is a name destroyed. He who does not increase his knowledge decreases it.
Do not say: "When I am free, I will study"; perhaps you will never be free.
In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.
That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn.
A boor cannot be sin-fearing, an ignoramus cannot be pious, a bashful one cannot learn, a short-tempered person cannot teach, nor does anyone who does much business grow wise.
He who does not increase his knowledge decreases it.
Be of the disciples of Aaron, loving peace and pursuing peace, loving your fellow creatures and drawing them near to the Law.
Do not say "When I have leisure, I will study", perhaps you will not have leisure.
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