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I never heard of an old man forgetting where he had buried his money! Old people remember what interests them: the dates
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"I never heard of an old man forgetting where he had buried his money! Old people remember what interests them: the dates fixed for their lawsuits, and the names of their debtors and creditors"

- Cicero

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This quote by Cicero is a commentary on the power of memory and how it is impacted by age. He suggests that old individuals remember what is essential to them, such as the dates of their lawsuits and the names of their debtors and creditors. This indicates that memory is not necessarily affected by age, but rather by the value of the details. He likewise suggests that old people are not likely to forget where they have actually buried their cash, suggesting that they can remembering essential info. This quote suggests that age does not always affect memory, however rather the importance of the info being kept in mind. It indicates that if something is very important to a private, they are most likely to bear in mind it, regardless of their age.

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Cicero This quote is written / told by Cicero between 106 BC and 43 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome. The author also have 129 other quotes.

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