Gedolim Quotes – Page 9 – Words of wisdom from the wisest men in Jewish History

Regarding wisdom, it is not enough to have theories and ideas; one must be certain that their idea is true, because the definition of wisdom is to know the reality.

R Aharon Kotler

Topics: wisdom

I will destroy my enemies by converting them to friends

Topics: ahavatyisrael, love

We have been conditioned to see the passing of time as an adversary

R Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Topics: perspective, time

Tisha B’av is not only about mourning the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash. It is about recognizing that all of the hardships that Am Yisrael goes through is a result of not having a Beit Hamikdash.

Rabbi Shimon Shwab

Topics: mourning, tishabaav

The key to time management is to see the value of every moment

R Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Topics: carpediem, opportunity

Whoever is able to write a book and does not, it is as if he has lost a child

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Topics: achievements

The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Topics: freedom

Always wear a smile. The gift of life will then be yours to give.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Topics: happiness

Even if you can’t sing well, sing. Sing to yourself. Sing in the privacy of your home. But sing.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broke in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Topics: materialism