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On Old Age

On Old Age

Cicero, Marcus Tullius

Hardcover

PhilosophyAging & Elder CareAncient Rome

ISBN10: 116144601X
ISBN13: 9781161446012
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
On Old Age is a philosophical treatise written by the Roman statesman and philosopher Cicero. The book is a dialogue between Cicero and his friend Atticus, in which they discuss the nature of old age and how to live a fulfilling life in one's later years. Cicero argues that old age should be embraced rather than feared, and that wisdom and experience gained throughout life can bring great joy and satisfaction. He also offers practical advice on topics such as maintaining physical health, pursuing intellectual interests, and cultivating friendships. The book is a testament to Cicero's humanism and his belief in the value of a life well-lived. It remains a classic of Western philosophy and a source of inspiration for those seeking guidance on aging gracefully.What then is the purpose of such a long disquisition on Maximus? It is because you now see that an old age like his cannot conscientiously be called unhappy. Yet it is after all true that everybody cannot be a Scipio or a Maximus, with stormings of cities, with battles by land and sea, with wars in which they themselves commanded, and with triumphs to recall. Besides this there is a quiet, pure, and cultivated life which produces a calm and gentle old age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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