Quote by Ptolemy

The length of life takes the leading place among inquiries about events following birth.

The length of life takes the leading place among inquiries a

Summary

This quote suggests that the foremost question we have after being born is about the length of our own lives. It implies that understanding how long we will live and what will happen to us in the future becomes a central concern. This could be attributed to our innate curiosity about the mysteries and uncertainties surrounding our existence, as well as the desire to plan and make sense of our time on earth.

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