1. The Infant: The first stage is a helpless baby crying and vomiting in a nurse’s arms.
2. The Schoolboy: The second stage is a whining child with a bright face and a bag, crawling slowly to school like a snail.
3. The Lover: The third stage is a passionate young person sighing deeply and writing sad poetry for his lover.
4. The Soldier: The fourth stage is a proud, hot-tempered fighter with a leopard-like beard who seeks temporary fame and honor.
5. The Justice: The fifth stage is a mature, wise judge with a round belly and a formal beard, full of wise sayings.
6. The Pantaloon: The sixth stage is a thin, old man wearing glasses and loose clothes, with a voice that turns back into a high child’s whistle.
7. Second Childishness: The final stage is extreme old age, a return to total dependence and oblivion where a person loses their teeth, eyes, and taste before exiting the stage.
