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
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
Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge. Abraham Joshua Heschel doubtknowledgeroot Change image and share on social
Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason. Abraham Joshua Heschel gravehatredman 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
Man's sin is in his failure to live what he is. Being the master of the earth, man forgets that he is the servant of God. Abraham Joshua Heschel earthfailureforget Change image and share on social
