Author: Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Quotes

As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

And when I was born, I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, which is of like nature; and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.

And when I was born, I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, which is of like nature; and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

All men have one entrance into life, and the like going out.

All men have one entrance into life, and the like going out.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

The test of good manners is to be patient with the bad ones.

The test of good manners is to be patient with the bad ones.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

The beginning of wisdom is to desire it.

The beginning of wisdom is to desire it.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Many men hoard for the future husbands of their wives.

Many men hoard for the future husbands of their wives.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

Kings may be judges of the earth, but wise men are the judges of kings.

Kings may be judges of the earth, but wise men are the judges of kings.

- Solomon Ibn Gabirol

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