There are ten strong things in the world
Rock is strong but iron breaks it.
Iron is strong but fire melts it.
Fire is strong but water extinguishes it.
Water is strong but clouds carry it.
Clouds are strong but the winds carry them.
Wind id strong but man withstands it.
Man is strong but fear weakens him.
Fear is strong but wine removes it.
Wine is strong but sleep overcomes it.
Sleep is strong but death stands over it.
What is stronger than death?
Tzedakah. As it is
written, "Tzedakah delivers from death.”
- Baba Batra 10a
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