Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or foe, depending on his bringing up. Hasdai ibn Shaprut More Quotes by Hasdai ibn Shaprut More Quotes From Hasdai ibn Shaprut If one is cruel to himself, how can we expect him to be compassionate with others? Hasdai ibn Shaprut compassionate acceptance ifs