Publisher's Synopsis
M. T. Cicero's ""Cato Major, Or Discourse On Old Age: Addressed To Titus Pomponius Atticus"" is a book written by the ancient Roman philosopher and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book, originally published in 1778, is a discourse on the subject of old age, written as a letter to Cicero's friend and correspondent, Titus Pomponius Atticus.In the book, Cicero explores the virtues and challenges of aging, drawing on the wisdom of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, as well as his own experiences and observations. He discusses the importance of maintaining one's physical and mental health as one ages, as well as the value of experience and wisdom in making sound decisions.Cicero also reflects on the inevitability of death and the importance of accepting one's mortality with grace and dignity. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life and making the most of one's time, regardless of one's age.Overall, ""Cato Major, Or Discourse On Old Age"" is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the challenges and opportunities of aging, written by one of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
