God Gives Wisdom Only to Those Who Will Not Waste It

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 40

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 17, 2025

A Matrona asked R. Jose b. Halafta why it was said "God gives wisdom to the wise.” The answer was: "Because they know how to make use of it, they study in schools and colleges and do not waste it in circuses and amphitheatres."

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