Quote by Abraham Joshua Heschel

God is not a hypothesis derived from logical assumptions, but an immediate insight, self-evident as light. He is not something to be sought in the darkness with the light of reason. He is the light.

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This quote emphasizes that God is not merely a concept or an intellectual pursuit, but a direct understanding that is self-evident and innate. It suggests that God is not something to be discovered through logical reasoning alone, but rather a truth that is instantly perceived, comparable to how light is inherently and unequivocally recognized. God is not hidden or inaccessible; instead, He is the very source of enlightenment and understanding.

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