Sometimes the Wisest Approach Is Silence

Da'at Tevunot 64:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Said the Intellect - But we will say the header words, and will leave the explanation to another for a wise man and he will become wiser still:

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Wisdom Humor Heresy Divine Justice

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