Derech Eretz Zuta 9,5-6 & Koheles Ecclesiastes 4:14-16
Exertion to honor the wise imbues one's children with refinement \u2022 Exertion to honor the poor imbues ones children with receptivity to Torah and mitzvos among the Jewish nation \u2022 Cleaving to the wise until their burial confers immortal blessings of peace \u2022 Meteoric growth typifies the human condition \u2022 Appreciate the benefits of any government, yet recognize that even good leadership is limited \u2022 Even for the righteous, wisdom dispels the contagion of evil \u2022 Wisdom leads to life best lived, therefore don't be reluctant ~ do what's right joyously