Whenever feeling downcast, each person should vitally remember, "For my sake, the entire world was created."
Baal Shem TovThe ideal of man is to be a revelation himself, clearly to recognize himself as a manifestation of God.
Baal Shem TovThe world is full of wonders and miracles but man takes his little hand and covers his eyes and sees nothing.
Baal Shem TovWe should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would we find it funny if we saw a person drowning going through strange motions doing whatever was necessary to save his life?
Baal Shem Tov