"A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture."

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About Abraham Joshua Heschel

Abraham Joshua Heschel was a Polish-American rabbi, theologian, and philosopher. He was a major voice in 20th-century Jewish thought and interfaith public life.

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