If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am onl… - Hillel the Elder

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If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?

Hillel the Elder

self-worth philosophy

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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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A boor cannot be sin-fearing, an ignoramus cannot be pious, a bashful one cannot learn, a short-tempered person cannot teach, nor does anyone who does much business grow wise.

In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.

Do nothing to others which if done to you would cause you pause. This is the essence of morality.

If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? - Hillel the Elder

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