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On Old Age

On Old Age

Cicero, Marcus Tullius

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PhilosophyHistorical FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162677368
ISBN13: 9781162677361
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.07 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
On Old Age is a philosophical treatise written by the Roman statesman and philosopher, Cicero. In this book, Cicero reflects on the challenges and benefits of growing old, and offers practical advice on how to age gracefully. He draws on the wisdom of the ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as his own experiences, to provide insights into the physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of aging. Cicero emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, staying active and engaged in life, and cultivating meaningful relationships. He also explores the role of memory and the importance of reflecting on one's life as a means of finding peace and contentment in old age. Overall, On Old Age offers a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on the aging process, and continues to be a valuable resource for readers seeking guidance on how to live a fulfilling life at any age.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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