1972: The Rebbe's 70th

The Rebbe spoke about the injustice and downright folly in shutting the elderly out of the orbit of productive life.

I have been asked: “Now that you’ve reached 70 years isn’t it time to slow down and enjoy some rest? The number of one’s years is irrelevant; the real question is: were those years utilized to the fullest? Every honest person knows he could have accomplished more in his youth, so now is the time to work with greater strength to double one’s achievements.