Martin Buber
(1878–1965)

Martin BuberAnecdote...

Addressing an audience of priests, Martin Buber said something like this: "What is the difference between Jews and Christians? We all await the Messiah. You believe He has already come and gone, while we do not. I therefore propose that we await Him together. And when He appears, we can ask him: were You here before?" Then he paused and added: "And I hope that at that moment I will be close enough to whisper in his ear, 'For the love of heaven, don't answer.' "

—from Memoirs: All Rivers Run to the Sea. Elie Wiesel. (c)1995. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

 

Quote-worthy...

An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language. —Martin Buber


Biographical Note...

Austrian-born Jewish philosopher, storyteller, and pedagogue


More Information...

READ a short biography of Martin Buber. Then view a tribute to Buber's philosophy in his own words, featuring photographs of his life.