Quotes by Baal Shem Tov

The whole world is full of God's glory, yet it remains hidden.

It is not your duty to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.

The highest form of wisdom is kindness.

When you understand yourself, you understand the universe.

True peace comes from aligning your will with the divine will.

Remember that each day is a gift, and treat it as such.

The key to joy is discontent with the current state and striving for a higher one.

Every creature on earth is a book of God.

To love God is to love all His creatures.

There is no small act of kindness; every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

Every action we take, no matter how small, has an impact on the world.

Do not seek perfection in others, but seek it in yourself.

Believe that every single soul has within it a divine spark that can light the world.

When a man is in despair, he is at war with himself.

There is a spark of the divine in every person.

God's presence fills the world, but He reveals Himself only to those who truly seek Him.

Do not separate yourself from the community.

Serve God in truth and simplicity, and do not seek the honor of men.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

All that God does is good, though we may not always understand why.

The first step in the service of God is to recognize that one has erred and sinned.

The world is but a reflection of your inner state.

There is nothing so whole as a broken heart.

The soul should not be judged by the clothes it wears, but by the light it radiates.

When you speak, your words should be as carefully measured as your steps.

The highest wisdom is kindness.

The ability to perceive God’s presence in everything and every moment is the key to true enlightenment.

When a person sins, they are not diminished in God’s eyes. God still loves them.

When you grasp the infinite, you are bound to the finite as well.

Consider that everything in this world has a purpose, even if you do not understand it.

A soul can descend to the depths of the abyss only to soar to the heights of heaven.

Every person must know that there is a candle burning within them, and their light can be as bright as they choose to make it.

Do not be content with your current grasp of the divine. Seek more knowledge and insight.

All worlds, both upper and lower, and everything in them, depend on your deeds.

When you see a wise man, listen to his words and reflect upon his actions.

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.

The divine light within you is infinite.

Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption.

If you do not think about the future, you cannot have one.

Everything in this world is a bridge. The important thing is to cross over it and not build your house on it.

Seek peace and pursue it.

There are three kinds of love: love of God, love of Torah, and love of one's fellow man.

In all your deeds and words, do not think of yourself but of the Divine presence.

The world is new to us every morning. This is God's gift, and every man should believe he is reborn each day.

A little light dispels much darkness.

From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven.

Your fellow man is your mirror. If your own face is clean, the image you perceive will also be flawless.

Let me fall if I must fall. The one I will become will catch me.

The world is new to us every morning—this is God’s gift and every man should believe he is reborn each day.