Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.
Abraham Joshua HeschelNever once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and he gave it to me.
Abraham Joshua HeschelWhen I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.
Abraham Joshua HeschelSelf-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows
with the ability to say no to oneself.
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Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement. ....get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.
Abraham Joshua HeschelA test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture.
Abraham Joshua HeschelOnly those will apprehend religion who can probe its depth, who can combine intuition and love with the rigor of method
Abraham Joshua HeschelThe worship of reason is arrogance and betrays a lack of intelligence. The rejection of reason is cowardice and betrays a lack of faith.
Abraham Joshua HeschelI would say about individuals, A Individual dies when they cease to to be surprised. I am surprised every morning when I see the sunshine again. When I see an act of evil I don't accomodate, I don't accomodate myself to the violence that goes on everywhere. I am still so surprised! That is why I am against it. We must learn to be surprised.
Abraham Joshua HeschelJust to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.
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