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posted 5 days ago by derjudenjager on scored.co (+0 / -0 / +44Score on mirror )
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ValuesLiberty on scored.co
5 days ago 6 points (+0 / -0 / +6Score on mirror ) 1 child
Few lines down: https://www.sefaria.org/Yevamot.63a.7?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en

> There is no occupation lowlier than working the land, as it is stated: “And they shall come down,” implying that one who works the land is of lower stature than even a sailor. The Gemara similarly relates: Rabbi Elazar saw land that was plowed across its width. He said to it: Even if they plow you once more lengthwise, for further improvement, conducting business is better than farming with you, as the potential profits gained by selling merchandise are far greater than those from working the land.



ValuesLiberty on scored.co
5 days ago 3 points (+0 / -0 / +3Score on mirror )
> As, whoever engages in construction becomes poor.
https://www.sefaria.org/Yevamot.63a.10?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en
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