Nachman of Breslov Quotes
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There is Truth, the truth of the Truth and there is Peace. The Truth is 'the boy stole an apple', the truth of the Truth is 'the boy was hungry' and Peace is 'nobody stole anything, now, give the boy an apple!'
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Always wear a smile. The gift of life will then be yours to give.
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If we do not help a man in trouble, it is as if we caused the trouble.
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It is a great mitzvah to be happy always.
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More men die from overeating than undernourishment.
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Always help the persecuted.
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Where there is no peace, prayers are not heard.
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The prosperity of a country can be seen simply in how it treats its old people.
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Those who are pure of heart find new thoughts whenever they meditate.
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Victory cannot tolerate truth.
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Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broke in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.
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A modest woman has good children.
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A mitzvah that costs money is worth more than one that costs nothing.
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You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.
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If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?
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Whenever a treaty of peace is signed, God is present.
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Faith is not only in the heart; it should be put into words.
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Unfounded hate only multiplies quarrels.
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A man should believe in God through faith, not because of miracles.
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God forgets those who reject proof that they are wrong.
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To revive a man is no slight thing.
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A man's drive for profit should be prompted by the desire to give charity.
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An angry man is unfit to pray.
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The man who acts humble in order to win praise is guilty of the lowest form of pride.