Abraham Joshua Heschel
1907 - 1972
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Biography
Abraham Joshua Heschel was a prominent Jewish theologian and philosopher. Born in Poland in 1907, he became a leading voice in 20th-century Jewish thought. Heschel fled the Nazi regime and settled in the United States where he taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. He was known for his activism in the Civil Rights Movement, marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and advocating for social justice and interfaith dialogue.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason.
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Few are guilty, but all are responsible.
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The beginning of our happiness lies in the understanding that life without wonder is not worth living.
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Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.
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Above all, remember that the meaning of life is to live it as if it were a work of art.