"The teachings of Chassidus," someone might argue, "are indeed likened to gems and pearls -- but I’m not one to chase after pearls; I’m satisfied if my clothes aren’t torn." 

There is an answer to this argument: "Look, ’Here He stands behind our wall,’ so we have to get ready for the coming of Mashiach, when we will be privileged to enter the marriage canopy together with the King of Kings, the Holy One, blessed be He. So we will need pearls, too."


Likkutei Sichos, Vol. XX, p. 178