Which idea best describes an ancient Hebrew belief that influenced the development of democratic institutions in modern times? The Torah is the written law that everyone must follow in order to seek favor with God. All are equal before God, and the law applies equally to all. God always speaks through leaders who then tell everyone else what God wants. God does exist but is interested only in burnt offerings or sacrifices.

Can you summarize this? it takes time and caution to perfect anything which must be concealed. it takes time to crush men who are pursuing legitimate trade. but one of mr. rockefeller’s most impressive characteristics is patience. there never was a more patient man, or one who could dare more while he waited. the folly of hurrying, the folly of discouragement, for one who would succeed, went hand in hand. everything must be ready before he acted, but while you wait you must prepare, must think, work. "you must put in, if you would take out." his instinct for the money opportunity in things was amazing, his perception of the value of seizing this or that particular invention, plant, market, was unerring.