Nature abhors the old, and old age seems the only disease; all others run into this one.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature rejects age, making old age seem like the ultimate disease into which all others eventually merge.
- In plain terms
- Old age is seen as the main disease that others become.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize aging as the ultimate natural resistance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view aging?
- What does this say about health?
Another view
Not everyone views old age as a disease.
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