Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, read more

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

The gardener's rule applies to youth and age: When young "sow wild oats," but when old, grow sage. -H. J. read more

The gardener's rule applies to youth and age: When young "sow wild oats," but when old, grow sage. -H. J. Byron.

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.

Old age come on apace to ravage all the clime.

Old age come on apace to ravage all the clime.

The old are in a second childhood.

The old are in a second childhood.

Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance. -Shakespeare.

Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance. -Shakespeare.

At sixteen I was stupid, confused and indecisive. At twenty-five I was wise, self-confident, prepossessing and assertive. At forty-five I read more

At sixteen I was stupid, confused and indecisive. At twenty-five I was wise, self-confident, prepossessing and assertive. At forty-five I am stupid, confused, insecure and indecisive. Who would have supposed that maturity is only a short break in adolescence?

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.

Never too old to learn. -Latin proverb.

Never too old to learn. -Latin proverb.