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that would pass the latter part of his days with honour and decency, must, when he is young, consider that he shall one day be old; and remember, when he is old, that he once was young.

refines our moral sentiments, disengages the heart from every vain desire, renders it tranquil under misfortune, humble in the presence of God, and steady in the society of men.