Nachman of Bratslav

An angry man is unfit to pray.

A man's drive for profit should be prompted by the desire to give charity.

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

A poor but humble man who gives nothing to charity is preferrable to a rich but haughty man who does.

A strict master will not have understanding sons.

Arbitration is justice blended with charity.

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

Don't ask God to change the laws of nature for you.

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

Even the poor should give something to charity.

Every author should weigh his work and ask, 'Will humanity gain any benefit from it?'

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

Feel no sadness because of evil thoughts: it only strengthens them.

If we do not help a man in trouble, it is as if we caused the trouble.

I conquered my hostility by putting it away until the day I might need it.

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.

Knowledge that is paid for will be longer remembered.

Lies are usually caused by an undue fear of men.

The man who acts humble in order to win praise is guilty of the lowest form of pride.

The man who disobeys his parents will have disobedient sons.

The prosperity of a country can be seen simply in how it treats its old people.

Thinking is more precious than all five senses.

We each have the kind of children we deserve.

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