. Do not think that the words of prayer, as you say them, go up to God. It is not the words themselves that
. ascend; it is rather the burning desire of your heart that rises like smoke toward heaven. If your prayer
. consists only of words and letters, and does not contain your heart's desire - how can it rise up to God?
. .....................................Nachman of Breslav (translated by Arthur Green and Barry Holtz)