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There have always been special, unique women who studied the Torah and taught it to others. Today, many women study the Torah and influence the world in unprecedented ways. In the times of Moshiach, the superiority of women will be revealed. What we are witnessing now is preparation for those times. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Perhaps the Rebbe most often said: – The main thing is to do something! — BETWEEN A WOMAN AND A MAN, I must make a note regarding the use of grammatical genders when using the terms “he,” “his,” etc. The Rebbe always used the neutral form in Yiddish. In Hebrew, he tried to use both … Quote

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By donating to a worthy cause, you are essentially giving a loan, and G-d himself acts as a guarantor. Moreover, the more you give, the more you will receive. This is not a metaphor, it is easy to verify. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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By donating to a worthy cause, you are essentially giving a loan, and G-d himself acts as a guarantor. Moreover, the more you give, the more you will receive. This is not a metaphor, it is easy to verify. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Sometimes, you set out to do something with the best intentions, and it turns out to be something seemingly opposite. You can be sure—because this is an ancient tradition—that if your intentions are good, only good will come of it. Perhaps you did not intend good or did not care for it; it is still … Quote

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There is compassion that satisfies the ego, and there is compassion that humbles it. The first compassion is a feeling of pity for those below you. Compassion that humbles the ego is born from a deep understanding of the order of things. You understand that you are privileged to help your neighbor, and you are … Quote

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As soon as you start comparing good deeds, determining which one is more significant or important than others, you are already on a dubious path. Your task is to fulfill what is bestowed upon you, whatever it may be. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Climbing upward, reaching the final ascent, you cling to any branch or weak root to pull yourself up and reach your goal. Similarly, from any spark of light you encounter, extract all that is possible. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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People reflect each other like mirrors. If you see flaws in another and they won’t leave your mind, it means you have seen your own flaws. This is a great mercy from God to us; without it, we would never be able to discover our own shortcomings. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Our souls cannot be broken and in need of repair; they cannot be deprived and in need of anything. They only need to be revealed and allowed to shine. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Every person has their inner source. If you cannot find it, the fault lies with you. Remove the rust from your shovel, sharpen it, and dig deeper and deeper. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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A word is a powerful force. Speaking badly about someone means defiling them, yourself, and those who may accidentally pay attention to your words. An exposed wound begins to fester, and everyone suffers. If you speak well of the same person, the goodness within them, within you, and within all present will shine. – Lubavitcher … Quote

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If you criticize your brother and he does not listen to you, the fault lies with you: words from the heart enter the heart. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Until you see the good in a person, you won’t be able to help them. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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The response to someone who claims to care for their ego at the expense of public activity: Is there an ego without active engagement? Better an arrogant doer than an egocentric idler. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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In the early stages of life, one must learn to be the master of oneself. The main and difficult change occurs when you take responsibility for your family. Then your own well-being must be pushed to the background. But ultimately, what is best for your loved ones, for your family, will turn out to be … Quote

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A fairly well-known rabbi complained to Tzemach Tzedek that no one considers his opinion, and his colleagues trample on him. Tzemach Tzedek was surprised: – Who told you to position yourself so broadly that wherever people step, they cannot avoid stepping on you? – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Someone wrote to the Rebbe that while fulfilling his duties, he greatly offended one of his assistants, turning him against himself. The Rebbe advised this person: Make yourself love your colleague, and his irritation will disappear on its own. – Lubavitcher Rebbe

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Alter Rebbe wrote: “All souls are one. Only bodies divide us. He who places the body above the spirit will never experience true love or friendship.” WE ARE A SINGLE WHOLE. – Lubavitcher Rebbe