# Ma'alot HaMiddot · מעלות המדות

13th-century Italian ethical treatise that discusses 24 positive character traits

## Contents

- **[Introduction](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/Introduction)** (2 segments)
- **[i; On Knowing God and Desecrating God's Name](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/i%3B%20On%20Knowing%20God%20and%20Desecrating%20God's%20Name)** (9 segments)
- **[ii; On Loving God](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/ii%3B%20On%20Loving%20God)** (6 segments)
- **[iii; On Fear of Heaven and Honoring Parents](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/iii%3B%20On%20Fear%20of%20Heaven%20and%20Honoring%20Parents)** (12 segments)
- **[iv; On Torah Study and Fulfilment of the Mitzvot](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/iv%3B%20On%20Torah%20Study%20and%20Fulfilment%20of%20the%20Mitzvot)** (11 segments)
- **[v; On Kindness](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/v%3B%20On%20Kindness)** (17 segments)
- **[vi; On Charity](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/vi%3B%20On%20Charity)** (20 segments)
- **[vii; On Prayer](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/vii%3B%20On%20Prayer)** (7 segments)
- **[viii; On Humility and Pride](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/viii%3B%20On%20Humility%20and%20Pride)** (31 segments)
- **[ix; On Modesty and Immorality](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/ix%3B%20On%20Modesty%20and%20Immorality)** (19 segments)
- **[x; On Shame and Arrogance](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/x%3B%20On%20Shame%20and%20Arrogance)** (11 segments)
- **[xi; On Faith and Theft](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xi%3B%20On%20Faith%20and%20Theft)** (28 segments)
- **[xii; On Integrity and Deceit](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xii%3B%20On%20Integrity%20and%20Deceit)** (29 segments)
- **[xiii; On Compassion and Cruelty](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xiii%3B%20On%20Compassion%20and%20Cruelty)** (16 segments)
- **[xiv; On Amicability and Anger](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xiv%3B%20On%20Amicability%20and%20Anger)** (18 segments)
- **[xv; On Reputation](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xv%3B%20On%20Reputation)** (15 segments)
- **[xvi; On Good and Evil Inclinations](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xvi%3B%20On%20Good%20and%20Evil%20Inclinations)** (33 segments)
- **[xvii; On Repentance](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xvii%3B%20On%20Repentance)** (22 segments)
- **[xviii; On Wisdom and Foolishness](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xviii%3B%20On%20Wisdom%20and%20Foolishness)** (39 segments)
- **[xix; On Wealth](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xix%3B%20On%20Wealth)** (14 segments)
- **[xx; On Diligence and Laziness](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xx%3B%20On%20Diligence%20and%20Laziness)** (15 segments)
- **[xxi; On Contentment and Gluttony](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xxi%3B%20On%20Contentment%20and%20Gluttony)** (22 segments)
- **[xxii; On Generosity and Stinginess](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xxii%3B%20On%20Generosity%20and%20Stinginess)** (30 segments)
- **[xxiii; On Proper Conduct](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xxiii%3B%20On%20Proper%20Conduct)** (102 segments)
- **[xxiv; On Peace and Contention, Gossip and Slander](https://torahlm.org/Ma'alot%20HaMiddot/s/xxiv%3B%20On%20Peace%20and%20Contention,%20Gossip%20and%20Slander)** (45 segments)

Version (He): Warsaw, 1887 (License: Public Domain)

Version (En): merged

Hebrew: 74,961 words; English: 15,441 words.