On Old Age
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On Old Age was an essay written by Cicero in 44 BC on the subject of aging and death. In addition to its profound subject matter, it has remained popular because its clear and beautiful language have made it a useful example for teaching Latin to students.
The Latin title of the piece is "Cato Maior de Senectute", and as the title would indicate, it was written from the perspective of the aging Cato the Elder in 150BC, lecturing to Scipio Africanus and Gaius Laelius Sapiens.
It was a favorite of former U.S. President John Adams, and was selected for inclusion in the Harvard Classics.
