Nothing so tends to mask the face of God as religion; it can be a substitute for God himself.
Martin BuberThe historical religions have the tendency to become ends in themselves, and, as it were, to put themselves in God's place, and, in fact, there is nothing that is so apt to obscure God's face as a religion.
Martin BuberTo 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 BuberEvery person born in this world represents something new, something that never existed before, something original and unique.
Martin BuberI do not accept any absolute formulas for living. No preconceived code can see ahead to everything that can happen in a man's life. As we live, we grow and our beliefs change. They must change. So I think we should live with this constant discovery. We should be open to this adventure in heightened awareness of living. We should stake our whole existence on our willingness to explore and experience.
Martin Buber