Who said "Plant trees for the next generation."?

Cicero (106–43 BC). Source: On Old Age 24.

What is the original Latin?

Serit arbores, quae alteri saeclo prosint. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Plant trees for the next generation." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Serit arbores, quae alteri saeclo prosint

Plant trees for the next generation.

Cicero, On Old Age 24

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What it means

Cicero quotes the poet Caecilius: the farmer plants trees he will never see fruit from. Old men still work for those who come after them. Do something now whose benefit you will not be around to collect.

The source

"Plant trees for the next generation." Cicero said it in On Old Age 24. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"Serit arbores, quae alteri saeclo prosint"

Original Latin, On Old Age 24. Text read at thelatinlibrary.com.

Who said it

Cicero (106–43 BC). Rome's greatest orator and a consul who saved the Republic once and died defending it. He brought Greek philosophy into Latin for everyday Romans.

Questions

What does "Plant trees for the next generation." mean?: Cicero quotes the poet Caecilius: the farmer plants trees he will never see fruit from. Old men still work for those who come after them. Do something now whose benefit you will not be around to collect.
Who said "Plant trees for the next generation."?: Cicero (106–43 BC). Source: On Old Age 24.
What is the original Latin?: Serit arbores, quae alteri saeclo prosint. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Plant trees for the next generation." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Plant trees for the next generation." (Cicero, On Old Age 24, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/plant-trees-for-the-next-generation