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He who is of calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of age, but to him who is of an opposite disposition youth and age are equally a burden.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A peaceful and joyful mindset helps alleviate the burdens of aging.
This quote emphasizes the importance of one's mentality towards life and aging. Plato suggests that those who maintain a calm and happy disposition are less likely to feel the weight of time and the aging process, compared to those who are unhappy or discontented, for whom both youth and old age present challenges.
Themes
CalmHappinessAgingMindsetNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about aging gracefully.
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