Rabbi Nachman teaches,
One who ignores the words of the wise can go mad. The main reason people are mad is because they refuse to follow good advice.
If a madman were to listen to sane people, he would definitely not behave like a madman. His madness might convince him that he needs to go about in torn clothing and roll in the dirt. But if he were to follow the advice of one of greater intelligence who tell s him that this is unnecessary, his madness would disappear .
The root of madness lies in not wanting to listen to the words of the wise. Understand this well.
Sichot Haran #67
With permission taken over from: Daily Dose Of Rabbi Nachman
