Piety Precedes Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers: Avot 3:9
Rabbi Chanina the son of Dosa would say: One whose fear of sin takes precedence to his wisdom, his wisdom endures. But one whose wisdom takes precedence to his fear of sin, his wisdom does not endure.
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"Chain of goodness" (smile!) what a lovely phrase! And very true. Thank you for another wonderful talk!