"… a moral consideration of the utmost importance for us: we must respect individual differences, yet we must coordina…"

"Group action -- yes; group thinking -- no"

"Mutual commitment to ideals -- yes; the stifling of all dissenting notions -- no."

"Each of us must have tucked away in some corner of his and her brain a contrarian -- or ipkha mistabra -- compartment…"

"Conventional dogmas, even if endowed with the authority of an Aristotle - ancient or modern - must be tested vigorous…"

"In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that the chief commandment of all is study."

"Judaism is an intellectually based religion, and the single most important theme is that of study."

"No religious position is loyally served by refusing to consider annoying theories which may well turn out to be facts."

"For him delicious flavors dwell In books as in old Muscatel."

"And in the evening, everywhere Along the roadside, up and down, I see the golden torches flare Like lighted street-la…"