If youth knew; if age could. -Henri Estienne.

If youth knew; if age could. -Henri Estienne.

Age ... is a matter of feeling, not of years.

Age ... is a matter of feeling, not of years.

Just as old age is creeping on space,
And clouds come o'er the sunset of our day,
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Just as old age is creeping on space,
And clouds come o'er the sunset of our day,
They kindly leave us, though not quite alone,
But in good company--the gout or stone.

For oute of olde feldys, as men sey,
Comyth al this newe corn from yere to yere;
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For oute of olde feldys, as men sey,
Comyth al this newe corn from yere to yere;
And out of old bokis, in good fey,
Comyth al this newe science that men lere.

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.

Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age.

Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age.

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.

There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.

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?