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Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forewards. -Soren Kierkegaard.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forewards. -Soren Kierkegaard.
You know you're getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them.
You know you're getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them.
I believe the true function of age is memory. I'm recording as fast as I can.
I believe the true function of age is memory. I'm recording as fast as I can.
I find that a man is as old as his work. If his work keeps him from moving forward, he read more
I find that a man is as old as his work. If his work keeps him from moving forward, he will look forward with the work.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
What is it to grow old?
Is it to lose the glory of the form,
The lustre read more
What is it to grow old?
Is it to lose the glory of the form,
The lustre of the eye?
Is it for Beauty to forego her wreath?
Yes; but not this alone.
To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in read more
To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by
reason of strength they be fourscore read more
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by
reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength
labour and sorrow; for it soon cut off, and we fly away.
All diseases run into one, old age.
All diseases run into one, old age.