Medical Xpress November 6, 2024
According to ancient records, the famous Greek writer and speaker Gorgias of Leontini lived to be over a hundred years old. He was born in 485 BC and died around 380 BC.
When Gorgias was in his old age, people asked him how he’d managed to live such a long life.
“I never did anything for the sake of pleasure,” was one answer he gave.
Another was, “I never did anything for the sake of another person.”
These responses are probably tongue-in-cheek (Gorgias was well known for his wit). But according to other reports, the secret to Gorgias’ long life was simple—he lived moderately.
Today, many people still want to know how to live in a way that will help...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor