If all the ancient sacred writings had been preserved, some would be found to be heretical. Nachman of Breslov More Quotes by Nachman of Breslov More Quotes From Nachman of Breslov 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. Nachman of Breslov dancehomenight Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven. Nachman of Breslov prayerheartdoors More men die from overeating than undernourishment. Nachman of Breslov overeatingdiesmen A poor but humble man who gives nothing to charity is preferrable to a rich but haughty man who does. Nachman of Breslov humblegivingmen If you do not help a man with his troubles, it is equivalent to bringing troubles to him. Nachman of Breslov troublehelpingmen Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital. Nachman of Breslov questsspiritualjoy The prosperity of a country can be seen simply in how it treats its old people. Nachman of Breslov prosperitycountrypeople He who has no confidence utters falsehoods, and he who utters falsehoods has no confidence. Nachman of Breslov no-confidencefalsehood Always help those who are being persecuted. Nachman of Breslov persecutedhelping Proper praying is like a person who wanders through a field gathering flowers-one by one, until they make a beautiful bouquet. In the same manner, a person must gather each letter, each syllable, to form them into words of prayer. Nachman of Breslov flowerprayerbeautiful Whoever is able to write a book and does not, it is as if he has lost a child Nachman of Breslov writingbookchildren Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broke in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them. Nachman of Breslov richesteethnuts Depression does tremendous damage. Use every ploy you can think of to bring yourself to joy. Nachman of Breslov doejoythinking Arbitration is justice blended with charity. Nachman of Breslov arbitrationcharityjustice When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader. Nachman of Breslov leadermenwar A man should believe in God through faith, not because of miracles. Nachman of Breslov miraclemenbelieve A man's drive for profit should be prompted by the desire to give charity. Nachman of Breslov desiregivingmen Feel no sadness because of evil thoughts: it only strengthens them. Nachman of Breslov evil-thoughtssadnessevil The I is the soul, which endures. Nachman of Breslov enduresoul Elderly men who are popular with young women usually lack wisdom. Nachman of Breslov elderlyyoungmen
