First, a man is created in his own image, and only afterwar… - Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

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First, a man is created in his own image, and only afterwards in the image of God.

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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Swami Vivekananda Meister Eckhart C. S. Lewis Martin Buber George Gurdjieff

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

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.

First, a man is created in his own image, and only afterwards in the image of God. - Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

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