I ntroduction, and dedication. 2. Old age a part of the order of natnie. d. Reasons why old age is comfdained of. 4. The old age of Quintus Fabius Maximns. 5. Examples of men who continued their labors in philosophy and literature to a late old age. The specific charges brought against old age. 6. It I balleged that old age incapacitates men from the management of affairs. The contrary shown to be true. 7. Memory and the mental faculties are not necessarily impaired by age ;but may be preserved in working order if kept in exercise. Proved by examples. 8. Old men need not be disagreeable to the young. Nor need they be unemployed and inert. 9. Failure of bodily strength in old age not to be regretted. 10. There is no need of full bodily strength, if there be an increase of wisdom. 11. Failure of strength and of mental vigor may be averted by a proper regimen of body and mind. 12. It is complained that old age renders one less susceptible of sensual pleasure; but this is to be regarded as an advantage and a benefit 13. Moderate and sober conviviality may be still enjoyed by those advanced in years. Cato sown
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