Fully worn out is this body, a nest of disease,and fragile.This foul mass breaks up, for death is the end of life.– Dhammapada XI. Jaravagga: Old Age :: Verse 148

Whoever, on account of perverted views,scorns the Teaching of the Perfected Ones,the Noble and Righteous OnesÑ that fool, like the bamboo, produces fruits only for self destruction.– Dhammapada XII. Attavagga: The Self :: Verse 164

These dove-colored bones are like gourds that lie scattered about in autumn.Having seen them, how can one seek delight?– Dhammapada XI. Jaravagga: Old Age :: Verse 149

By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled.By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure.Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.– Dhammapada XII. Attavagga: The Self :: Verse 165

This city (body) is built of bones,plastered with flesh and blood;within are decay and death, pride and jealousy.– Dhammapada XI. Jaravagga: Old Age :: Verse 150

Let one not neglect one’s own welfare for the sake of another, however great.Clearly understanding one’s own welfare,let one be intent upon the good.– Dhammapada XII. Attavagga: The Self :: Verse 166

Even gorgeous royal chariots wear out,and indeed this body too wears out.But the Dhamma of the Good does not age;thus the Good make it known to the good.– Dhammapada XI. Jaravagga: Old Age :: Verse 151

Follow not the vulgar way;live not in heedlessness;hold not false views;linger not long in worldly existence.– Dhammapada XIII. Lokavagga: The World :: Verse 167

The man of little learning grows old like a bull.He grows only in bulk,but, his wisdom does not grow.– Dhammapada XI. Jaravagga: Old Age :: Verse 152

Through many a birth in samsarahave I wandered in vain,seeking the builder of this house (of life).Repeated birth is indeed suffering!– Dhammapada XI. Jaravagga: Old Age :: Verse 153