Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit. Felix Adler acquireceaselesseffort Change image and share on social
Few are there that will leave the secure seclusion of the scholar's life, the peaceful walks of literature and learning, to stand out a target for the criticism of unkind and hostile minds. Felix Adler criticismhostilelearn Change image and share on social
Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost. Felix Adler admitassemblyconsideration share on social
Simplicity should not be identified with bareness. Felix Adler barenessidentifysimplicity Change image and share on social
The Ethical Society, therefore, is like a Church in maintaining, and emphasizing the importance of maintaining the custom of public assemblies on Sunday. Felix Adler assemblychurchcustom Change image and share on social
An anxious unrest, a fierce craving desire for gain has taken possession of the commercial world, and in instances no longer rare the most precious and permanent goods of human life have been madly sacrificed in the interests of momentary enrichment. Felix Adler anxiouscommercialcrave share on social
FOR a long time the conviction has been dimly felt in the community that, without prejudice to existing institutions, the legal day of weekly rest might be employed to advantage for purposes affecting the general good. Felix Adler advantageaffectcommunity share on social
The family is the school of duties - founded on love. Felix Adler dutyfamilyfound Change image and share on social
Every dogma, every philosophic or theological creed, was at its inception a statement in terms of the intellect of a certain inner experience. Felix Adler creeddogmaexperience Change image and share on social
You do not build your own houses, nor make your own garments, nor bake your own bread, simply because you know that if you were to attempt all these things they would all be more or less ill done. Felix Adler attemptbakebread Change image and share on social