{Unto his stature} (epi t(886e) h(886c)ikian autou). The word
h(886c)ikian is used either of height (stature) or length of life
(age). Either makes good sense here, though probably "stature"
suits the context best. Certainly anxiety will not help either
kind of growth, but rather hinder by auto-intoxication if nothing
more. This is no plea for idleness, for even the birds are
diligent and the flowers grow.