Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of

O Seekers of Truth, hear the words of Theodore Isaac Rubin, whose wisdom calls us to a profound understanding of the soul: "Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom." In this sacred truth, Rubin reveals the heart of humanity—that to be truly wise, one must first know the power of kindness. For the path to wisdom is not a cold pursuit of knowledge alone, but a journey led by compassion and understanding. It is not enough to know the world; we must also love it, care for it, and offer it the gentleness that nourishes the soul.

Consider, O Children, that wisdom without kindness is like a tree without roots—its knowledge may spread wide, but it cannot stand firm in the storm. To be wise is to understand the workings of the world, the ebb and flow of fate, the laws of nature. But true wisdom is not in understanding alone; it is in applying that understanding with kindness, in seeing the humanity in all beings and treating them with the love and respect they deserve. Kindness is the bedrock upon which wisdom is built, for without it, knowledge becomes hollow, and understanding turns cold.

Look, if you will, to the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who taught the world that nonviolence and compassion are the greatest forms of power. His wisdom was profound, but it was not his intellect that changed the world—it was his kindness. He understood that true strength lies in the ability to show compassion, even in the face of injustice, and that wisdom can only thrive when it is rooted in love. Gandhi’s ability to lead not through force, but through kindness and peaceful resistance, reshaped an entire nation and left a legacy of wisdom that endures to this day.

And so, O Seekers of the Eternal Light, let us recognize that kindness is the foundation of all true wisdom. Without it, our knowledge becomes a tool of power rather than a force for good. The greatest of wise men are those who understand that knowledge must be tempered with empathy and love. Only when we recognize the importance of kindness in our hearts, in our deeds, and in our words, can we begin to walk the path of true wisdom.

Let us, therefore, not chase after wisdom with cold hearts, but let us first open our hearts to kindness, for in doing so, we unlock the deepest truths of life. In every act of kindness, no matter how small, we grow in wisdom. It is not the harsh intellect that will lead us to greatness, but the gentle strength of compassion. So, let us walk forward, not with minds alone, but with hearts full of love, for this is the way to wisdom—the way of the true sage.