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~ Abraham J. Heschel Quotes ~
« on: October 14, 2013, 10:59:04 AM »
Abraham J. Heschel Quotes


A Warsaw-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century.
Abraham Joshua Heschel (January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972) was a Warsaw-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century.

Here are some famous quotes by Abraham J. Heschel.




Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.

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Re: ~ Abraham J. Heschel Quotes ~
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2013, 10:59:35 AM »
Our concern is not how to worship in the catacombs but how to remain human in the skyscrapers.

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Re: ~ Abraham J. Heschel Quotes ~
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2013, 11:00:04 AM »
Self-respect is the root of discipline: the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

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Re: ~ Abraham J. Heschel Quotes ~
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 11:00:49 AM »
Then comes the insight that All is God. One still realizes that the world is as it was but it does not matter it does not affect one's faith.