The world is full of wonders and miracles but man takes his little hand and covers his eyes and sees nothing.
BAAL SHEM TOVFor any of us to come to the understanding that we are common and unlearned is the accomplishment of a lifetime.
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The ideal of man is to be a revelation himself, clearly to recognize himself as a manifestation of God.
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Unless we believe that God renews creation every day, our prayers grow habitual and tedious.
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If the Bible didn’t show us the weaknesses, the vulnerabilities, the sins of our heroes, we might have deep questions about their true virtue.
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Mind is the foundation of man.
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Everybody is unique. Compare not yourself with anybody else lest you spoil God’s curriculum.
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When a father complains that his son has taken to evil ways, what should he do? Love him more than ever.
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Before you can find God, you must lose yourself.
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Pleasures are manifestations of God’s name.
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There is no room for God in the man who is filled with himself.
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As man acts, God reacts.
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To pull a friend out of the mire, don’t hesitate to get dirty.
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Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption.
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We should learn and reflect to the best of our capacity, but when we reach a point where we are unable to make sense of life, we should supplant faith for understanding, and reflect again on what we do know.
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The central aspect of worship is the feeling of being at one with God.
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Fear builds walls to bar the light.
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