Great Throughts Treasury

This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.

Hasdai Crescas, fully Hasdai ben Abraham Crecas or Hasday Cresques

Spanish Philosopher, Talmudic Scholar and Halakhist

"True justice is tempered with mercy."

"Your son is at five your master, at ten your servant, at fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or foe, depending on his bringing up."