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...more important than a teacher; the only source of authority that is not divine is learning. Maimonides said that one must "rend his garments for the death of a teacher." In Deuteronomy (6: 7) children and students mean the same thing. The rabbinical literature of the Pirke Avot lists 48 ways to be an ideal teacher. One must have an understanding heart and a sense of awe at the mystery of life and of other human beings. The mere act of teaching implies that one wishes the world well...
...White House working dinner. Carter called Begin "a man of truth and quiet dignity." The Premier answered that his host was "a great friend of humanity" and later said he had a "good heart"-the highest of praises, according to the teaching of post-Talmudic sages in the Pirkei Avot (Sayings of the Fathers...
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