Hillel the Elder Quotes


Separate not thyself from the community.


Citations

Hillel, 30 BC – 9 AD, Rabbi, Philosopher, and Educator, Quoted in Paul Johnson, A History of the Jews

Sourced by: Eigen's Political and Historical Quotations

Related Quotes

Franklin suggested most of the text and graphic symbols that were minted on what is generally considered the first American Coin. The purpose of this text, which appears in the Center of one side of the coin was to emphasize the unity of the first 13 colonies just declaring their independence. This coin is for American collectors, one of the most valuable.


Hillel the Elder
Hillel the Elder
  • Born: October 2, 0110
  • Nationality: Jewish
  • Profession: Religious Leader

Hillel, was born according to tradition in Babylon c. 110 BCE, died 10 CE in Jerusalem) was a Jewish religious leader, sage and scholar associated with the development of the Mishnah and the Talmud and the founder of the House of Hillel school of tannaim.