How to Grow Old
by Marcus Tullius Cicero, translated by Philip Freeman
Cicero's essay on aging in a lively translation: why old age need not be a decline, and what to cultivate before it comes. Short and wise.
Read it if…
you want ancient wisdom on aging that still applies.
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Skip it if…
you want practical retirement advice.
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Three things you will actually use
- Cultivate the mind early.
- Old age has its own pleasures.
- Character outlasts strength.
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Read it in one sitting.
Our verdict
Aging, wisely.
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