Nachman of Breslov Quotes
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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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Depression does tremendous damage. Use every ploy you can think of to bring yourself to joy.
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Include yourself in any reproof.
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Always help those who are being persecuted.
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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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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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When you help scholars, you gain a share in their learning.
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If all the ancient sacred writings had been preserved, some would be found to be heretical.
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Even the poor should give something to charity.
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Man must not rely on pure reason; he must mix faith with it.
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Before reciting his prayers, a man should give to charity.
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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 Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day.
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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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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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The I is the soul, which endures.
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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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Disparage no book, for it is also a part of the world.
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Let the good in me connect with the good in others, until all the world is transformed through the compelling power of love.
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Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven.
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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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Don't ask God to change the laws of nature for you.
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Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital.