Our theories will go away, will all throw dust into our eyes, unless we dare to confront not only the world but the soul as well, and begin to be amazed at our lack of amazement in being alive, at our taking life for granted.

A. J. Heschel. The Concept of Man in Jewish Thought, in To Grow in Wisdom, (antho. ed by Nesuner & Neusner), Madison Books, p. 97