Any love that depends on a [particular] thing, when that thing ceases, the love will cease; but [a love] that does not depend on any [particular] thing, it will never cease. What is [an example of] love that depends on a [particular] thing? —- The love of Amnon and Tamar. And [what is an example of love] that does not depend on any [particular] thing? —- The love of David and Jonathan.

Any dispute that is for the sake of Heaven will endure; but one that is not for the sake of Heaven will not endure. What is [an example of] a dispute that is for the sake of Heaven? —- The dispute between Hillel and Shammai. And what is [an example of] a dispute that is not for the sake of Heaven? —- The dispute of Korah and his entire company.