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When religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion, its message becomes meaningless.

Abraham Joshua Heschel

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In the second way he sees in what surrounds him things to be acknowledged, understood, valued or admired.
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Mankind will not perish for want of information; but only for want of appreciation.
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Proximity to the crowd, to the majority view, spells the death of creativity. For a soul can create only when alone, and some are chosen for the flowering that takes place in the dark avenues of night.
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Wise criticism always begins with self-criticism.
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We may not know whether our understanding is correct, or whether our sentiments are noble, but the air of the day surrounds us like spring which spreads over the land without our aid or notice.
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Even without words, our march was worship. I felt my legs were praying.
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The answers are questions in disguise, every new answer giving rise to new questions.
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When faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion, its message becomes meaningless.
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