Moses Maimonides
Medieval Spain/Egypt Jewish Philosophy
Biography
Medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher, Torah scholar, and physician. One of the most influential figures in Jewish history.
Life Dates
Born: March 30, 1138
Died: December 12, 1204
Notable Quotes
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
"The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision."
"Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it."
"Teach thy tongue to say "I do not know," and thou shalt progress."
"Anticipate charity by preventing poverty."