Do not say "When I have leisure, I will study", perhaps you will not have leisure. - Hillel the Elder

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Do not say "When I have leisure, I will study", perhaps you will not have leisure.

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About Hillel the Elder

Hillel the Elder (c. 110 BC–10 AD) was a Jewish religious leader who was born in Babylon and lived in Jerusalem during the time of King Herod; he is one of the most important figures in Judaic history, associated with the Mishnah and the Talmud. He was the ancestor of a long line of rabbis, including Judah haNasi, who compiled the Mishnah, and Judah's son, Hillel the Younger.

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Alternative Names: Hillel • Hillel HaGadol
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