Quote by Philip Roth

Just like those who are incurably ill, the aged know everything about their dying except exactly when.

Just like those who are incurably ill, the aged know everyth

Summary

This quote suggests that the aged, just like those who are terminally ill, have a deep understanding and awareness of their mortality. They have gained wisdom and life experiences that enable them to grasp the idea of death and its inevitability. However, similar to the terminally ill, the elderly do not know the exact timing of their own death. This implies that despite their knowledge and acceptance of mortality, they still face uncertainty and must live with the knowledge that their time is limited without knowing when exactly it will come to an end.

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