Mundus vult decipi’—the world wants to be deceived.
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHELLife without commitment is not worth living.
More Abraham Joshua Heschel Quotes
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Instead of indulging in jealousy, greed, in relishing themselves, there are men who keep their hearts alert to the stillness in which time rolls on and leaves us behind.
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The true meaning of existence is disclosed in moments of living in the presence of God
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People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained.
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To abstain completely from all enjoyments may be easy. Yet to enjoy life and retain spiritual integrity – there is the challenge.
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Celebration is a confrontation, giving attention to the transcendent meaning of one’s actions.
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We can never sneer at the stars, mock the dawn, or scoff at the totality of being.
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Every little deed counts.
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The world of things we perceive is but a veil. It’s flutter is music, its ornament science, but what it conceals is inscrutable.
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To be spiritual is to be amazed.
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All action is vicarious faith.
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Few are guilty, but all are responsible.
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Sometimes we wish our own heart would speak of that which made it heavy with wonder.
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What is meant, however, is a higher category than being: the power of maintaining being.
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Prayer cannot bring water to parched fields, or mend a broken bridge, or rebuild a ruined city; but prayer can water an arid soul, mend a broken heart, and rebuild a weakened will.
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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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