Quotes by Baal Shem Tov

The central aspect of prayer is the feeling of being at one with God.

Topics: prayer, Tefilla

The world is full of wonders and miracles but man takes his little hand and covers his eyes and sees nothing.

Topics: Miracles, Nature

The ideal of man is to be a revelation himself, clearly to recognize himself as a manifestation of God.

To pull a friend out of the mire, don’t hesitate to get dirty.

Topics: Friendship

Fear builds walls to bar the light.

Topics: Fear

Whenever feeling downcast, each person should vitally remember, “For my sake, the entire world was created.”

Topics: Self Esteem

He who is full of joy is full of love.

Topics: Joy

Before you can find God, you must lose yourself.

Topics: Humility

From every human being there rises a light.

Topics: Humanity, Light

When a father complains that his son has taken to evil ways, what should he do? Love him more than ever.

Topics: love, Parenting