We usually say of ancient persons, that they have already one foot in the grave, and the rest of their life is nothing else but the bringing of these feet together.

Summary

This quote suggests that when we refer to ancient individuals, we consider them to be close to the end of their life, with one foot in the grave. The remaining time they have is merely spent in the process of bringing their two feet together, implying that they are slowly transitioning towards death. It emphasizes the perception that their remaining days are limited and focused on tying up loose ends or reconciling with their mortality.

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