Dubner Magid, name for Rabbi Jacob ben wolf Krantz

Dubner
Magid, name for Rabbi Jacob ben wolf Krantz
1741
1804

Lithuanian-born Russian Rabbi, Teacher on Morals and Ethics, Torah Scholar and Master Orator

Author Quotes

A major cause of many people’s sadness is their lack of attaining things they could live without.

Cause, Character, People, Sadness, sadness, many

A person whose major goal in life is spiritual growth feels love for anyone who suggests ways he can improve.

Character, Growth, Life, Life, Love, life, love, growth

A soft reply turns away anger.

Anger, Character

It is a wise man’s good sense to be slow to anger, and his glory to pass over a transgression.

Anger, Character, Glory, Good, Man, Sense, Wise, glory, sense, wise

Skill can transform negative traits into virtues.

Character, Skill

The honor-seeker does not study wisdom to become wiser. Rather his goal is to show off how wise he is. This is an attribute of a fool.

Character, Honor, Study, Wisdom, Wise, study, wisdom, wise

When a person has a large amount of any pleasure, he becomes accustomed to it and no longer feels enjoyment. If, however, a person is only able to obtain a small amount, he greatly appreciates it.

Character, Enjoyment, Pleasure, small
Author Picture
First Name
Dubner
Last Name
Magid, name for Rabbi Jacob ben wolf Krantz
Birth Date
1741
Death Date
1804
Bio

Lithuanian-born Russian Rabbi, Teacher on Morals and Ethics, Torah Scholar and Master Orator