A logical deduction is that age categories are seen to identify a person's characteristics. But each human being is unique, regardless of how many times he or she has seen the earth circle the sun. We've even been told that all the cells in one's body are replaced within a relatively short period of time, and that theoretically we need not deteriorate. It just might release us from the typical adversities and indignities now connected with advancing years. Except for the error of measuring and limiting all that is good and beautiful, man would enjoy more than threescore years and ten and still maintain his vigor, freshness, and promise. . . .
Life is eternal.
We should find this out, and begin the demonstration thereof. Life and goodness are immortal. This passage refers to Life, with a capital L, as synonymous with God. Living a large number of years need not be cause for celebration, embarrassment, or even acknowledgment, even if it seems nothing captures congratulations so much as birthdays do. Many dread the thought of growing old and the problems that often appear to accompany old age.