When asked what ages quickly, he replied, “Gratitude.”
[ἐρωτηθεὶς τί γηράσκει ταχύ, “χάρις,” ἔφη.]
Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philosopher
Attributed in Diogenes Laërtius, Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers [Vitae Philosophorum], Book 5, sec. 18 [tr. Mensch (2018)]
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(Source (Greek)). Alternate translations:Once he was asked what grew old most speedily, and he replied, “Gratitude.”
[tr. Yonge (1853), sec. 11]Being asked, "What is it that soon grows old?" he answered, "Gratitude."
[tr. Hicks (1925)]When he was asked what grows old quickly, he said "thanks."
[tr. @sentantiq (2016)]