Even though the money that a Tzaddik receives from an evil individual might be stolen money, the Tzaddik is permitted to accept it. This is so that this individual does not find himself some wicked scholar to call a Tzaddik, give him the money, and then oppose the true Tzaddik.

Once it became common practice to take gifts from others, the human lifespan grew shorter.

Never embarrass a person who has once done you a favor.

One who employs a heavy hand in exercising authority over the Jewish people will eventually become dependent upon others.

A person who works for the good of the people may benefit from them, and they should assist him.

By accepting favors from a fellow Jew you will share in his suffering for his sins.

One who refuses to accept money from others will merit raising all his children.

A king may collect his expenses from the people.

A person should work at some means of livelihood so that he will not in the end be forced to terminate his Torah study.

It is like stealing when one outright requests the reward he deserves.

The entire world turns dark for one who envies another’s possessions. His life is no life at all.

Only one with a neshamah can derive pleasure from the sense of smell.