The Death of Marcus Aurelius

The Death of Marcus Aurelius

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Dhammapada 260, 261


A man is not an elder because his head is grey; his age may be ripe, but he is called "Old-in-vain." 

He in whom there is truth, virtue, love, restraint, moderation, he who is free from impurity and is wise, he is called an elder. 

IMAGE: Anonymous, Portrait of an Elderly Couple (19th century) 



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