Quote by Abraham Joshua Heschel

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.

A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is e

Summary

This quote explores the true measure of a society's compassion and humanity by focusing on how it treats its elderly population. It suggests that it is effortless to shower love upon children, as even tyrants and dictators can exhibit fondness towards them for various reasons. However, the real indication of a culture's worth is seen in how it displays affection and provides care for the old, the chronically ill, and the vulnerable members of society who are incapable of helping themselves. These acts of compassion, according to the quote, represent the invaluable treasures that truly define a civilization's values.

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