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“In an ecology of love, people can relate in trust and face the future without fear. They do not need to play it safe. They can take uncertainty in their stride.”

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Jonathan Sacks

Rabbi, British writer and thinker, former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom. Rabbi Sacks is known for his profound religious and philosophical thinking and his insight into contemporary social issues. more

“We are biological creatures. We are born, we live, we die. There is no transcendent purpose to existence. At best we are creatures of reason, and by using reason we can cure ourselves of emotional excess. Purged of both hope and fear, we find courage in the face of helplessness, insignificance and uncertainty.”

Reason Faces Purpose Dies Born Existence Emotional Creatures Cures Uncertainty Excess Helplessness Transcendent Insignificance Hopes And Fears

Author:Jonathan Sacks

“What creates freedom? A revolution in the streets? Mass protest? Civil war? A change of government? The ousting of the old guard and its replacement by the new? History, more often than not, shows that hopes raised by such events are often dashed, sooner rather than later.”

War Shows Government Streets Events Revolution Mass Raised Civil War Protest Replacements

Author:Jonathan Sacks

“When we love and make loving commitments, we create families and communities within which people can grow and take risks, knowing that hands will be there to catch them should they fall.”

People Should Hands Fall Grows Community Knowing Risk Commitment

Author:Jonathan Sacks

“If you want a free society, teach your children what oppression tastes like. Tell them how many miracles it takes to get from here to there. Above all, encourage them to ask questions. Teach them to think for themselves.”

Ifs Thinking Want Children Asks Teach Taste Miracle Oppression Your Children Free Society

Author:Jonathan Sacks