Quote by C. S. Lewis

How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.


How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged

Summary

This quote acknowledges the multitude of challenges and difficulties that come with old age. It highlights the persistent and significant burdens that accompany a lengthy period of aging.

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Age
By C. S. Lewis
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