Even old age views not with eyes of love
The gates of Hades.
τὸν Ἀΐδαν γὰρ οὐδὲ γῆρας οἶδε φιλεῖν.
Original text (Ancient Greek)
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Hipponous
Even old age views not with eyes of love
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It is no weakness for the wisest man
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A prudent mind can see room for misgiving, lest he who prospers should one day suffer reverse.
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