Ten hard (i.e., strong) things were created in
the world: The mountain is strong but iron cuts it. Iron is strong but fire
softens it. Fire is strong but water extinguishes it. Water is strong but
clouds bear it. Clouds are strong but winds scatter them. Winds are strong but
the body bears it. The body is strong but fear breaks it. Fear is strong but
wine dispels it. Wine is strong but sleep dissipates it. Death is stronger than
all of these and charity is strongest of all because it saves one from death.’
(Bava Bathra 10a).
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