I think that a man should not live beyond the age when he begins to deteriorate, when the flame that lighted the brightest moment of his life has weakened.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person should not continue living past the point where their physical and mental abilities begin to decline. It implies that there is a time when someone's peak potential has been reached, and as they age, their energy and vigor fade away. The quote implies that life is best lived when one's flame of vitality burns brightest, and once it weakens, it may be better to gracefully exit from life rather than exist in a state of deterioration.

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