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As Civilization Advances, The Sense Of Wonder Declines. Such Decline Is An Alarming Symptom Of Our State Of Mind. Mankind Will Not Perish For Want Of Information; But Only For Want Of Appreciation.
-Abraham Joshua Heschel
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As Civilization Advances, The Sense Of Wonder

Abraham Joshua Heschel
As Civilization Advances, The Sense Of Wonder Declines. Such Decline Is An Alarming Symptom Of Our State Of Mind. Mankind Will Not Perish For Want Of Information; But Only For Want Of Appreciation.
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