Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost. Felix Adler admitassemblyconsideration share on social
In a country of such recent civilization as ours, whose almost limitless treasures of material wealth invite the risks of capital and the industry of labor, it is but natural that material interests should absorb the attention of the people to a degree elsewhere unknown. Felix Adler absorbattentioncapital share on social
The exercises of our meeting are to be simple and devoid of all ceremonial and formalism. Felix Adler ceremonialdevoidexercise Change image and share on social
The platform of an Ethical Society is itself the altar; the address must be the fire that burns thereon. Felix Adler addressaltarburn Change image and share on social
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. Felix Adler blazedarkgreat Change image and share on social
If you desire information on some point of law, you are not likely to ponder over the ponderous tomes of legal writers in order to obtain the knowledge you seek, by your own unaided efforts. Felix Adler desireeffortinformation Change image and share on social
Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit. Felix Adler acquireceaselesseffort Change image and share on social
Few are there that will leave the secure seclusion of the scholar's life, the peaceful walks of literature and learning, to stand out a target for the criticism of unkind and hostile minds. Felix Adler criticismhostilelearn Change image and share on social
Where the roots of private virtue are diseased, the fruit of public probity cannot but be corrupt. Felix Adler corruptdiseasedfruit Change image and share on social
No religion can long continue to maintain its purity when the church becomes the subservient vassal of the state. Felix Adler churchcontinuelong Change image and share on social
