No one can claim to have reached absolute truth while there exists someone who has not reached it. Absolute truth is unlimited light, and if it is so, how can it shine for one and not for another? – Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Many things seem true to the mind, but the final test of truth is conducted here, on earth. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
A sharp mind will find truth for itself. A humble mind will find truth beyond itself. Truth is not the possession of the intellectual, but of the one who knows how to escape from their own “self.” – Lubavitcher Rebbe
The light was hidden. But not its Source. The Source of Light is everywhere. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Ba’al Shem Tov teaches: there are two paths. 1. Everything is Divine. 2. Everything is Divine. God is where these paths converge. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Deceiving the world is one thing, but deceiving oneself is not a great achievement. You are a fool if you want to fool yourself; this is clear to everyone. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Nihility is the mediator through which all Energy moves from above to below and from below to above. Below, in man, the sense of nothingness surpasses the ego. Above, nothingness surpasses all boundaries and places. The nothingness below merges with the nothingness above, enclosing Heaven and earth in an eternal embrace. That is why God … Quote
A person must burn—with the fire of the altar, consuming the ego within, bringing the animal nature closer to the Divine. A large ego burns with noise. A small ego burns quietly. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
If you perform His will because you see meaning in it, what relation does that have to Him? You are performing your own will. You are back in prison. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
We all have limitations—after all, are we not made of flesh and blood? However, there comes a time when we must transcend our boundaries. You must do more than you can. The truth is that you have a soul that is not only animalistic but also Divine, and the Divine knows no boundaries. – Lubavitcher … Quote
Make it a part of your life to perform acts that take you beyond your boundaries—help people who are not your relatives or friends, do something that does not conform to self-definition. Flee from yourself. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Biblical slavery in Egypt represents the enslavement of one’s own “self.” Every day, every moment must be an Exodus from one’s “self.” If you do not leave Egypt, you have already returned there. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
We are all prisoners. But we sit on the keys… Limitations are our cell. The universe is our prison. Our jailer is the Act of Being. The keys to liberation are tightly held in the fists of our own egos. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
True happiness is the highest form of self-sacrifice. In this state, you do not feel happy. True happiness is something “beyond knowing.” Beyond “self.” Especially when you bring happiness to others… Feeling yourself, you will not feel joy. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
A person is the needle of God, stitching the patches of Creation into a single garment for the glory of the Lord. One end of the needle must be firm and sharp to penetrate through trials. But the other end needs a hole, nothing, through which the thread passes. To the world, we are firm … Quote
Our generation is not required to achieve great accomplishments. Previous generations have done everything for us. We only need to achieve the tiniest of things—but in a more difficult time. For us, self-sacrifice means merely a simple change of habits. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
If there are disagreements among doctors, trust the majority opinion of experts. But if there is no confidence in the necessity of surgery, it is better to refrain from it and trust the Healer of All Flesh, who will heal and strengthen you. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Consult a doctor who is your friend. Whether he is a friend or not makes a big difference. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Do not be so outraged by the world. Anger against the world is anger against God. Besides, it adversely affects blood pressure. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
To serve God, one must have not only a healthy soul but also a healthy body. How can one think, pray, or study while neglecting the healthy state of the body? Take care of your body so that the soul can thrive in serving God. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
