To look away from the world, or to stare at it, does not he… - Martin Buber

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To look away from the world, or to stare at it, does not help a man to reach God; but he who sees the world in Him stands in His presence.

Martin Buber

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Martin Buber (February 8, 1878 – June 13, 1965) was a Jewish philosopher, theologian, story-teller, and teacher.

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The world is not comprehensible, but it is embraceable: through the embracing of one of its beings.

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To look away from the world, or to stare at it, does not help a man to reach God; but he who sees the world in Him stands in His presence. - Martin Buber

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