Omnia fert aetas, animum quoque.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time takes away physical strength and mental spirit over the years.
- In plain terms
- Age takes everything, even your energy.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that aging diminishes your physical and mental capacity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does time take more than it gives?
- How do we cope with aging?
Another view
It is pessimistic and ignores wisdom gained with age.
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