Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others' children.

Insanity is hereditary; you can get it from your children

Insanity is hereditary; you can get it from your children

Anger was better than weeping.

You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.

Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn't poor.