On the record44 BC
But if excess in sensual indulgence is added to luxurious living, it is a twofold evil; for old age not only disgraces itself; it also serves to make the excesses of the young more shameless.
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Editor's note · Context
Cicero argues that excessive sensual indulgence in old age is doubly harmful, disgracing the individual and setting a bad example for the young.
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