"Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey's end"
- Cicero
About this Quote
This quote from Cicero's job "De Senectute" (On Aging) mirrors his belief that in seniority, it is not important to concentrate excessive on preparation or building up product possessions. Rather, he suggests that older people should focus on growing merits such as wisdom as well as enjoying simple things such as nature as well as conversation with loved ones.
Cicero identifies the concept of building up provisions for the roadway as an "absurd" concept, suggesting that older individuals should rather embrace their journey's end with acceptance and also gratitude. This quote envelops his ideology old gracefully and remaining to live a significant life regardless of physical constraints or lowered conditions.
This quote is written / told by Cicero between 106 BC and 43 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Age. The author also have 129 other quotes.
"Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success"
