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Abraham Joshua Heschel Quotes

Abraham Joshua Heschel quotes about life

Polish Educator January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972

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Remember that there is meaning beyond absurdity. Know that every deed counts, that every word is power...Above all, remember that you must build your life as if it were a work of art. Abraham Joshua Heschel
Abraham Joshua Heschel quote: "The beginning of our happiness lies in the understanding that..."
The beginning of our happiness lies in the understanding that life without wonder is not worth living. Abraham Joshua Heschel
Abraham Joshua Heschel quote: "Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or..."
Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and he gave it to me. Abraham Joshua Heschel
Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement. ....get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed. Abraham Joshua Heschel
I have one talent, and that is the capacity to be tremendously surprised, surprised at life, at ideas. This is to me the supreme Hasidic imperative: Don't be old. Don't be stale. Abraham Joshua Heschel

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