Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Advice in old age is foolish for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey's end.

Advice in old age is foolish for what can be more absurd tha

Summary

This quote suggests that seeking advice or making excessive preparations in old age is futile because it is irrational to focus on accumulating more provisions as we near the end of our lives. It highlights the absurdity in exerting unnecessary efforts towards securing future plans when the time remaining to enjoy the fruits of those endeavors is limited. Instead, the quote implies that it is wiser to appreciate the present moment and not to be consumed by concerns about what lies ahead.

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By Marcus Tullius Cicero

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