Looking upon myself from the perspective of society, I am an average person.
Facing myself intimately, immediately, I regard myself as unique, as exceedingly precious, not to be exchanged for anything else.
No one will live my life for me, no one will think my thoughts for me, or dream my dreams.
In the eyes of the world, I am an average man.
But to my heart, I am not an average man. To my heart, I am of great moment.
The challenge I face, is how to actualize the quiet eminence of my being ...
- Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
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