Nachman of Breslov Quotes

When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader.

Faith is not only in the heart; it should be put into words.

Where there is no compassion, crime increases.

All new beginnings require that you unlock a new door.

Don't ever fret over married children; they will take care of themselves.

Where there is no peace, prayers are not heard.

Common sense is strengthened by joy.

Before reciting his prayers, a man should give to charity.

God forgets those who reject proof that they are wrong.

Who lacks confidence speaks lies more readily.

Better a superstitious believer than a rational unbeliever.

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.

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!'

Seek the good in everyone, and reveal it, bring it forth.

Man must not rely on pure reason; he must mix faith with it.

Even if you can't sing well, sing. Sing to yourself. Sing in the privacy of your home. But sing.

Unfounded hate only multiplies quarrels.

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.

Where there is no truth there is no grace.

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.

Victory cannot tolerate truth.

Depression does tremendous damage. Use every ploy you can think of to bring yourself to joy.

A strict master will not have understanding sons.

Freedom is the world of joy.

When you help scholars, you gain a share in their learning.

It is a great mitzvah to be happy always.

Let the good in me connect with the good in others, until all the world is transformed through the compelling power of love.

Always wear a smile. The gift of life will then be yours to give.

If you do not help a man with his troubles, it is equivalent to bringing troubles to him.

Thinking is more precious than all five senses.

Elderly men who are popular with young women usually lack wisdom.

While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it.

The world goes on because of those who close their lips when they meet hostility from others.

Whoever is able to write a book and does not, it is as if he has lost a child

Knowledge that is paid for will be longer remembered.

A drunkard cannot plead his case.

A modest woman has good children.

An angry man is unfit to pray.

Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven.

Just as your hand, held before the eye, can hide the tallest mountain, so this small earthly life keeps us from seeing the vast radiance that fills the core of the universe.

The Torah itself becomes coarse in the mouth of a man of pride.

He who cannot accept reproof cannot become great.

Get into the habit of singing a tune. It will give you new life and fill you with joy. Get into the habit of dancing. It will displace depression and dispel hardship.

The man who disobeys his parents will have disobedient sons.

He who has no confidence utters falsehoods, and he who utters falsehoods has no confidence.

The I is the soul, which endures.

A man should believe in God through faith, not because of miracles.

Teach a child good manners during babyhood.