Nachman of Breslov, aka Reb Nachman Breslover or Bratslav, Nachman from Uman

Everybody says there is this world and the coming world. Behold, here is the coming world -- we believe that there that the coming world exist; perhaps this world also exists in some place, because here it looks like hell, for everybody is full of great afflictions all the time, and he said that this world does not exist at all.

One must never be old, neither an old saint nor an old follower. Being elderly is a vice; a man must always renew, begins and begins anew.

Man can become part of God’s unity, which is eternal, only by forgetfulness of self.

Just as a hand held before the eyes conceals the greatest mountain, so does petty earthly life conceal from view the vast lights and mysteries of which the world is full.

You possess the ability to control your thoughts. Even if your thoughts wander, you can bring them back and focus on what you wish.

We cannot think two thoughts at the same time. Consequently, when negative thoughts arise, you do not need to fight them. Make an effort to think positive thoughts, and the negative thoughts will disappear.