Yevamos 63a § 2
Business Outranks Farming
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There is no occupation lowlier than working the land,
And they shall come down.
This implies that one who works the land
is of lower stature than even a sailor.
Rabbi Elazar saw land that was plowed across its width.
Since the potential profits gained by selling merchandise
far outweigh the wealth produced from working the land.
And they shall come down.
This implies that one who works the land
is of lower stature than even a sailor.
Rabbi Elazar saw land that was plowed across its width.
| Elazar | Even if they plow you once more lengthwise,
for further improvement, conducting business dealing is better than farming with you, |
Since the potential profits gained by selling merchandise
far outweigh the wealth produced from working the land.