Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Every stage of human life, except the last, is marked out by certain and defined limits; old age alone has no precise and determinate boundary.

Every stage of human life, except the last, is marked out by

Summary

This quote highlights the unique nature of old age compared to other stages of life. It suggests that while childhood, adolescence, and adulthood all have clear markers or milestones, old age does not have a specific cutoff point or boundary. The quote implies that old age is a more fluid and subjective stage, without a set definition or limitation. It reflects the ambiguity and variability of aging compared to the more distinct phases experienced earlier in life.

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By Marcus Tullius Cicero

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