ARISTOTLE
The Works of Aristotle, Short Physical Treatises
On Longevity and Shortness of Life
Plants too have in some cases a long life, while in others it last but for a year.
Artistotle I, Short Physical Treatises, On Longevity and Shortness of Life, Chapter 1, Great Books Vol. 8, pg. 710
Races inhabiting warm countries have longer life, those living in a cold climate live a short time. Likewise there are similar differences among individuals occupying the same locality.
Artistotle I, Short Physical Treatises, On Longevity and Shortness of Life, Chapter 1, Great Books Vol. 8, pg. 710
Again males subject to great toil are short-lived and age more quickly owing to the labour; toil produces dryness and old age is dry.
Artistotle I, Short Physical Treatises, On Longevity and Shortness of Life, Chapter 5, Great Books Vol. 8, pg. 712
Artistotle I, Short Physical Treatises, On Longevity and Shortness of Life, Chapter 5, Great Books Vol. 8, pg. 712
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