"For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life"

This quote by Marcus Terentius Varro is a reflection on the inevitability of death. He is acknowledging that his eightieth year is a caution that his life is coming to an end and he need to get ready for his departure. He is suggesting that he should take stock of his life and make sure he has all his affairs in order before he dies. This quote is a suggestion to all of us that life is short and we should maximize it. We must take the time to appreciate individuals and things we have in our lives and ensure we are living life to the max. We should likewise put in the time to review our lives and make certain we are leaving a tradition that we can be proud of. This quote is a reminder to us all to make sure we are living life to the fullest and to make sure we are gotten ready for our ultimate departure.