Chapter Thirty-Seven
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN
On the Aged and Children
ALTHOUGH human nature is by itself moved to feelings of com- passion for these times of life—namely, old age and childhood—still, the authority of the Rule should make accommodations for them as well. Let their natural weakness be always taken into account and let the strictness of the Rule not be observed in their case with respect to food. Instead, let there be a tender regard on their behalf and let them eat before regular hours.