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Each person has a Torah, unique to that person, his or her…

“Each person has a Torah, unique to that person, his or her innermost teaching. Some seem to know their Torahs very early in life and speak and sing them in a myriad of ways. Others spend their whole lives stammering, shaping, and rehearsing them. Some are long, some short. Some are intricate and…” quote by Lawrence Kushner
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““Each person has a Torah, unique to that person, his or her innermost teaching. Some seem to know their Torahs very early in life and speak and sing them in a myriad of ways. Others spend their whole lives stammering, shaping, and rehearsing them. Some are long, some short. Some are intricate and poetic, others are only a few words, and still others can only be spoken through gesture and example. But every soul has a Torah. To hear another say Torah is a precious gift. For each soul, by the time of his or her final hour, the Torah is complete, the teaching done.””

Lawrence Kushner

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Each person carries a unique inner teaching, a personal Torah, revealed gradually through life.

In simple terms: Everyone has a personal inner teaching.

Key Takeaway

Listen for others' inner teachings.

Themes

spirituality individuality growth

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • education
  • mentoring
  • spiritual practice
  • interpersonal dialogue
  • legacy

Key Concepts

inner teaching personal revelation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we help others articulate their inner teaching?
  • What does it mean to hear another's Torah?
A Different Perspective

Not all teachings are easily expressed; some remain hidden.

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