One keeps forgetting old age up to the very brink of the grave.

Summary

This quote suggests that despite growing old and approaching death, individuals often forget or disregard their own aging process. It implies that people tend to overlook or ignore their age and the inevitability of death until they are faced with their own mortality. It emphasizes the tendency of humans to live in the present, putting off thoughts of aging and mortality until they are confronted with it directly.

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