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
The issue of prayer is not prayer; the issue of prayer is God. Abraham Joshua Heschel godissueprayer 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
He who is satisfied has never truly craved, and he who craves for the light of God neglects his ease for ardor. Abraham Joshua Heschel ardorcraveease Change image and share on social
A religious man is a person who holds God and man in one thought at one time, at all times, who suffers harm done to others, whose greatest passion is compassion, whose greatest strength is love and defiance of despair. Abraham Joshua Heschel compassiondefiancedespair 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
Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy. Abraham Joshua Heschel blessholylive Change image and share on social
The road to the sacred leads through the secular. Abraham Joshua Heschel leadroadsacred 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
Man is a messenger who forgot the message. Abraham Joshua Heschel forgetmanmessage Change image and share on social
