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Youth is not a time of life, it is a state of mind. You are as old as your doubt, read more
Youth is not a time of life, it is a state of mind. You are as old as your doubt, your fear, your despair. The way to keep young is to keep your faith young. Keep your self-confidence young. Keep your hope young.
Life is a long lesson in humility. -James M. Barrie.
Life is a long lesson in humility. -James M. Barrie.
Women are not forgiven for aging. Robert Redford's lines of distinction are my old-age wrinkles.
Women are not forgiven for aging. Robert Redford's lines of distinction are my old-age wrinkles.
If I'd known how old I was going to be I'd have taken better care of myself. -Adolph Zukor.
If I'd known how old I was going to be I'd have taken better care of myself. -Adolph Zukor.
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, read more
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.
 A young Apollo, golden haired,
 Stands dreaming on the verge of strife,
  Magnificently unprepared
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 A young Apollo, golden haired,
 Stands dreaming on the verge of strife,
  Magnificently unprepared
   For the long littleness of life. 
We get too soon old and too late smart. -Pennsylvania Dutch proverb.
We get too soon old and too late smart. -Pennsylvania Dutch proverb.
 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. 
Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late
Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late