He that would pass the latter part of life with honour and decency, must, when he is young, consider that he shall one day be old; and remember, when he is old, that he has once been young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To age well, one must think about becoming old while young and recall youth when old.
- In plain terms
- Think about getting old when you are young and remember being young when you are old.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan for old age while you are still young.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prepare for aging now?
- What does respect for elders mean to you?
Another view
It assumes everyone has the capacity to reflect deeply on their life stages.
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