Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. Abraham Joshua Heschel abilitydignitydiscipline Change image and share on social
God is of no importance unless He is of supreme importance. Abraham Joshua Heschel godimportancesupreme Change image and share on social
A 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 Heschel affectionbehavecare share on social
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. Abraham Joshua Heschel admirecleverkind Change image and share on social
Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God. Abraham Joshua Heschel godlightworld Change image and share on social
God is not a hypothesis derived from logical assumptions, but an immediate insight, self-evident as light. He is not something to be sought in the darkness with the light of reason. He is the light. Abraham Joshua Heschel assumptiondarknessderive Change image and share on social