Wisdom is to the soul as food is to the body. — Abraham ibn Ezra

"Wisdom is to the soul as food is to the body."

Abraham ibn Ezra Philosopher, Astronomer, Poet

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Source: XXVIII : The Inner Light of Torah in the Land of Israel. Translation by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, p. 208,

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Abraham ibn Ezra

Philosopher, Astronomer, Poet

Abraham ibn Ezra was a 12th-century Jewish scholar known for his contributions to biblical commentary and astrology, blending rational thought with spiritual insights.

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