#Old Age

Building a Shield for Old Age Through Honest Work

Ultimately, Socrates links the experiences of honest work to the ability to face aging without regret. Those who have lived authentically can meet the challenges of old age with a sense of peace, avoiding the bitterness or restlessness that plagues those with a wasted past. In this way, a life well spent becomes not just a memory, but a living shield—insulating the soul against time’s inevitable march. [...]