It was one of the deadliest and heaviest feelings of my life to feel that I was no longer a read more

It was one of the deadliest and heaviest feelings of my life to feel that I was no longer a boy. From that moment I began to grow old in my own esteem -and in my esteem age is not estimable.

Old age is an insult. It's like being smacked.

Old age is an insult. It's like being smacked.

The crucial task of old age is balance: keeping just well enough, just brave enough, just gay and interested and read more

The crucial task of old age is balance: keeping just well enough, just brave enough, just gay and interested and starkly honest enough to remain a sentient human being.

Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese

Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese

The good die young - because they see it's no use living if you've got to be good.

The good die young - because they see it's no use living if you've got to be good.

I've never known a person who lives to 110 who is remarkable for anything else.

I've never known a person who lives to 110 who is remarkable for anything else.

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to admire wrinkles as the etchings read more

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to admire wrinkles as the etchings of experience and the firm line of character.

Not till the fire is dying in the grate, Look we for any kinship with the stars. Oh, wisdom never read more

Not till the fire is dying in the grate, Look we for any kinship with the stars. Oh, wisdom never comes when it is gold, And the great price we paid for it full worth: We have it only when we are half earth. Little avails that coinage to the old!

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me.

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me.