When I was young, I admired people who were clever. Now that I am old, I admire people who are kind. - Martin Buber

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When I was young, I admired people who were clever. Now that I am old, I admire people who are kind.

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About Martin Buber

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

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