Directions: In this section there are short passages. After each passage you will find questions based on it. Answer them based on the contents of the passage and the opinion of the author only.
PASSAGE V
The art of growing old is one which the passage of time has forced upon my attention. Psychologically there are two dangers to be guarded against in old age. One of these is undue absorption in the past. It does not do to live in memories, in regrets for the good old days. One's thoughts must be directed to the future. This is not always easy; one's past is a gradually increasing weight. The other thing to be avoided is clinging to youth on the hope of sucking vigour from its vitality.
“It does not do to live in memories”. This statement means that
- Athe past is not contained in memories.
- Bthe old men are very forgetful.
- Cold men often think of the past.
- Dthinking of the past does no good to old men.
Explanation
Undue absorption in the past is a danger to be guarded against.