Nachman of Breslov quotes

Nachman of Breslov was a prominent Jewish spiritual leader and founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement. His teachings emphasized joy, personal prayer, and deep faith as paths to spiritual growth. He inspired generations with his mystical stories and practical guidance on inner transformation. Here are 15 of his quotes:

It is a great mitzvah to be happy always. (Nachman of Breslov)
Disparage no book, for it is also a part of the world. View quote
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You should constantly review my teachings until you know them by heart. View quote
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"All my teachings are only introductions, [the main part is up to you to discover]” (SH 199) View quote
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If you believe breaking is possible, believe fixing is possible. View quote
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And know that a person needs to traverse a very, very narrow bridge, but the fundamental and most important principle is to have no hesitation or fear at all. View quote
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He said that in the future the entire word will be... Breslov hasidim. View quote
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Always remember: happiness is not a side matter in your spiritual journey - it is essential. View quote
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Today you feel uplifted. Do not let yesterday and tomorrow bring you down. View quote
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I can now say: All the sages of Israel are in my estimation like a garlic peel. View quote
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Everybody says there is this world and the coming world. Behold, here is the coming world -- we believe that the coming world exists; perhaps this world also exists in some place, because here it looks like hell, for everybody is full of great afflictions all the time (and he said that this world does not exist at all). - Likutei Moharan II 119. (Nachman of Breslov)
Some famous people owe their fame to controversy. View quote
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One must never be old, neither an old saint nor an old follower. Being elderly is a vice; a man must always renew, begin and go back and begin anew. View quote
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There is no despair in the world. View quote
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Criticising others, giving them an unwelcome feeling, can be done by anyone. Uplifting them and giving them a good feeling - that takes a special gift and spending effort. View quote
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Nachman of Breslov

Nachman of Breslov - Image
Photo: Nahoumsabban, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Rabbi
Born: April 4, 1772
Died: October 16, 1810
Quotes count: 15
Wikipedia: Nachman of Breslov

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