Nachman of Breslov Quotes
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Depression does tremendous damage. Use every ploy you can think of to bring yourself to joy.
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Always help those who are being persecuted.
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Include yourself in any reproof.
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When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader.
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Feel no sadness because of evil thoughts: it only strengthens them.
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The man who has led a good life will find many allies.
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Man must not rely on pure reason; he must mix faith with it.
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Disparage no book, for it is also a part of the world.
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Grant me the ability to be alone, May it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grasses among all growing things and there may I be alone, and enter into prayer to talk with the one that I belong to.
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Even the poor should give something to charity.
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Believe that none of the effort you put into coming closer to God is ever wasted - even if in the end you don't achieve what you are striving for.
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A drunkard cannot plead his case.
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If all the ancient sacred writings had been preserved, some would be found to be heretical.
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Work at not needing approval from anyone and you will be free to be who you really are.
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Better a superstitious believer than a rational unbeliever.
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If you never want to see the face of hell, when you come home from work every night, dance with your kitchen towel and, if you're worried about waking up your family, take off your shoes.
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Before reciting his prayers, a man should give to charity.
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When you help scholars, you gain a share in their learning.
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The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day.
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The I is the soul, which endures.
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Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven.
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If you won't be better tomorrow than you were today, then what do you need tomorrow for?
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The world goes on because of those who close their lips when they meet hostility from others.
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Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital.