When a man makes a reverent face before a face that is no f… - Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

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When a man makes a reverent face before a face that is no face — that is idol worship!

Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

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About Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Morgensztern of Kotzk, (1787 - 27 January 1859) more commonly referred to as the Kotzker Rebbe, was a Hasidic leader, well known for his incisive and down-to-earth philosophies, and sharp-witted sayings.

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Alternative Names: Menahem Mendel of Kotsk • Menachem Mendel Morgenstern

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Do not be satisfied with the speech of your lips and the thought in your heart, all the promises and good sayings in your mouth, and all the good thoughts in your heart; rather you must arise and do!

Everything must be done Lesheim Shamayim (for the sake of Heaven), even [actions done] Lesheim Shamayim.

People are accustomed to look at the heavens and to wonder what happens there. It would be better if they would look within themselves, to see what happens there.

When a man makes a reverent face before a face that is no face — that is idol worship! - Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

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