Compiled by a 19th-century Jewish scholar, this collection of ethical teachings draws on a wide variety of sources, from the Bible to the Talmud to the teachings of the great sages of the Middle Ages. With commentary and analysis by Benjamin Henry Ascher, as well as a new introduction by Solomon ben Judah ibn Gabirol, this edition offers readers a wealth of timeless wisdom on virtue, justice, and the meaning of life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.