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)

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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