Likutay Moharan - Torah-teaching 168

168 – When Greatness Comes to a Person, It Is a Sign That Trouble Will Come, G-d Forbid

When greatness (gadlut) comes to a person, it is a sign that trouble (tzarah) will come to him, G-d forbid. As it is written:

“Before destruction comes pride” (Proverbs 16:18).

And when he is lowly, it is a sign that great honor will come to him, as it is written:

“And before honor, humility” (Proverbs 15:33).