Nachman of Breslov Quotes

Flattery leads to vulgarity; the flatterer is despised.

Nachman of Breslov

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• I used to need the character but as I've gotten older I need it less and less - I prefer to play some version of myself. To approach any acting job as me just being me.

  

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• Flattery leads to vulgarity; the flatterer is despised.

  

  Nachman of Breslov