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What is the worst of woes that wait on age?
What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow?
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What is the worst of woes that wait on age?
What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow?
To view each love one blotted from life's page,
And be alone on earth as I am now.
Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him:
a new friend is as new read more
Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him:
a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it
with pleasure.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.
At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.
At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.
You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.
You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.
Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow read more
Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so.