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.

		Name: Abraham Joshua Heschel Type: Educator Nationality: Polish Birth: January 11, 1907 Death: December 23, 1972