Who said “Loving kindness is greater than laws; and the charities of life are more than all…”?

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It's credited to The Talmud, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Loving kindness is greater than laws; and the charities of life are more than all ceremonies.”
— The Talmud
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“Loving kindness is greater than laws; and the charities of life are more than all ceremonies.” [Quotation attributed to The Talmud]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24862-loving-kindness-is-greater-than-laws-and-the/

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“Loving kindness is greater than laws; and the charities of life are more than all ceremonies.” Attributed to The Talmud. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24862-loving-kindness-is-greater-than-laws-and-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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“Loving kindness is greater than laws; and the charities of life are more than all ceremonies.” Attributed to The Talmud. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24862-loving-kindness-is-greater-than-laws-and-the/.

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