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Martin Buber was an Austrian-Jewish philosopher, best known for his philosophy of dialogue and the concept of "I-Thou" relationships. His work deeply influenced theology, philosophy, education, and Jewish thought. He contributed significantly to the understanding of human relationships and spiritual life. Here are 88 of his quotes:
So long as a man's power, that is, his capacity to realize what he has in mind, is bound to the goal, to the work, to the calling, it is, considered in itself, neither good nor evil, it is only a suitable or unsuitable instrument. But as soon as this bond with the goal is broken off or loosened, and the man ceases to think of power as the capacity to do something, but thinks of it as a possession, that is, thinks of power in itself, then his power, being cut off and self-satisfied, is evil; it is power withdrawn from responsibility, power which betrays the spirit, power in itself.
Martin Buber
To win a truly great life for the people of Israel, a great peace is necessary, not a fictitious peace, the dwarfish peace that is no more than a feeble intermission, but a true peace with the neighboring peoples, which alone can render possible a common development of this portion of the earth as the vanguard of the awakening Near East.
Martin Buber
The great man, whether we comprehend him in the most intense activity of his work or in the restful equipoise of his forces, is powerful, involuntarily and composedly powerful, but he is not avid for power. What he is avid for is the realization of what he has in mind, the incarnation of the spirit.
Martin Buber
Martin Buber
Occupation: German Philosopher
Born: February 8, 1878
Died: June 13, 1965
Quotes count: 88
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