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Confucius

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

Confucius

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Confucius is saying that growing old is enjoyable because although you are no longer the main focus of life’s activities, you get to watch everything from a relaxed and privileged position. This means aging allows you to step back from active roles while still appreciating what happens around you.

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