If a person does not recognize one's own worth, how can he appreciate the worth of another?- Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polnoye, author of Toldos Yaakov Yosef
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Therefore, the pure righteous do not complain of the dark, but increase the light; they do not complain of evil, but increase justice; they do not complain of heresy, but increase faith; they do not complain of ignorance, but increase wisdom. - Rav Kook
Love Is The Motive...
It is a singular force that drives us like no other. The sages teach that the highest level of serving God is serving Him with Love. It is the motivation throughout our waking moments, what keeps us going, what takes us on to the next day, and is one of the most powerful tools known to Man. It has the power to heal like a soothing balm, and the ability to crush and destroy if misused. We must learn how to utilize this tool, and unite all of world Jewry, and ultimately, the world. Then we will experience Tikkun Olam, and our exiles will be gathered in Peace. So go ahead, make your own credo; finish off that line of thought. Love Is The Motive...
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3 comments:
Through being 'jealous' that he wishes he could reach the level of his friend?
L'havdil: as Whitney Houson sang: "Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all".
STP - The way I understood the aphorism is that people naturally have a higher sense of self worth than they do of their friends. Conversely, if a person has a low estimation of himself, he's never going to be able to really appreciate anyone else.
Devorah - "Chochma b'goyim ta'amin"
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