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The really frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you'll grow out of it.
The really frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you'll grow out of it.
In youth we run into difficulties; in old age difficulties run into us. -Josh Billings.
In youth we run into difficulties; in old age difficulties run into us. -Josh Billings.
By the time we've made it, we've had it. -Malcolm Forbes.
By the time we've made it, we've had it. -Malcolm Forbes.
 Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too 
little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business read more 
 Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too 
little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the 
full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success. 
I refuse to admit I'm more than fifty-two, even if that does make my sons illegitimate.
I refuse to admit I'm more than fifty-two, even if that does make my sons illegitimate.
Age--that period of life in which we compound for the vices that we still cherish by reviling those that we read more
Age--that period of life in which we compound for the vices that we still cherish by reviling those that we no longer have the enterprise to commit.
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.
Age considers; youth ventures.
Age considers; youth ventures.