“Should I go to college and become a doctor, or to yeshiva and become a Rabbi?” a young student asked the Rebbe in a private audience, commenting that he gravitates to the former.

“To yeshiva and become a rabbi,” the Rebbe replied. Then the Rebbe added, “A doctor cures someone who is already ill. A rabbi prevents people from becoming ill.”

Comment:

We often inordinately emphasize the effect rather than the cause. For instance, if a rotten apple is causing a disturbing odor, rather than spraying air-freshener, get rid of the apple!

“People who don’t learn from history
are destined to repeat it.”

“Date yourself first. Then ask yourself:
Would you want to date yourself again?”

“Each problem solved
becomes a rule that solves other problems.”

“Don’t tell G‑d how big your problems are.
Tell your problems how big G‑d is.”