A society and a family are like a pile of stones. If you remove one stone, the pile will collapse. If you add a stone to it, it will stand.
Shimon his son says: ‘All my days I grew up amongst the wise men and I found nothing more pleasing to the body than silence.’
Who will give you a brother like Moses and Aaron, who loves and cherished one another? When Moses took the kingship and Aaron took the priesthood, they…were happy with each other’s greatness.
One who loves his neighbor and brings his relatives, about him the Scripture says, ‘You will call, and G-d will answer.’
May G-d bless me, my spouse, my children and all those who are seated here – all of us and all that we have.
Try to always be on the best terms with your relatives and all men…that you may be beloved above and well-liked below.
Her children arise and praise her, her husband [arises] and he lauds her.
Whether you have wealth or not, honor your parents.
Berakhot 17a: Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai was always careful to greet first anyone whom he met, even a Gentile in the marketplace.
Your friend’s honor should be as dear to you as your own.
