Seneca the Younger (Seneca) Quotes

There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.

Seneca the Younger

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• There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.

  

  Seneca the Younger
  • Age
  • Proof
  • Old Man