Letter 428

The wicked knows within himself that his way is evil and bitter. But it is hard for him to separate (to part) — for habit rules over everything…

There are displaced ones who will not believe in the punishment of sin. We have an old father — the elder of elders. Whose power is very great and awesome — without end and without limit. And however things may be — however they may be — Rabbainu — may his memory be for a blessing — will repair you (and all of us) with a most wondrous repair. Only be strong and courageous — to study his books. And I hope that your end will flourish greatly. And the essential thing — that the purpose not be the reading alone.