Moses Ibn Ezra Quotes & Sayings

Who ignores the time walks in darkness, and who explores it is illumined by a great light. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Dive into the sea of thought, and find there pearls beyond price. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Beware the man who has two faces and two hearts. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Love blinds us to faults, hatred to virtues. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Words are like bodies; meanings are like souls. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Sorrow shatters my heart; And men distress it with blame, Because it follows love. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Lust should be stifled, for it cannot lead to truth. — Moses Ibn Ezra

A proverb has three characteristics: few words, good sense, and a fine image. — Moses Ibn Ezra

A book is a most delightful companion. It gives, and does not take. — Moses Ibn Ezra

I went out into the garden in the morning dusk, When sorrow enveloped me like a cloud; And the breeze brought to my nostril the odor of spices, As balm of healing for a sick soul. — Moses Ibn Ezra

The man who persists in knocking will succeed in entering. — Moses Ibn Ezra

Bitter is wine, but it sweetens all bitterness. — Moses Ibn Ezra