Old age is the most unexpected of all the things that can happen to a man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People rarely expect to reach old age until it arrives unexpectedly.
- In plain terms
- You do not expect to get old until it happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Aging is often unforeseen until it is here.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you realize you were getting older?
- Do you fear aging?
Another view
Some people plan for aging well in advance.
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