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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.
Life is a long lesson in humility. -James M. Barrie.
Life is a long lesson in humility. -James M. Barrie.
The tendency of old age to the body, say the physiologists, is to form bone. It is as rare as read more
The tendency of old age to the body, say the physiologists, is to form bone. It is as rare as it is pleasant to meet with an old man whose opinions are not ossified.
When a man of forty falls in love with a girl of twenty, it isn't her youth he is seeking read more
When a man of forty falls in love with a girl of twenty, it isn't her youth he is seeking but his own.
I've never known a person who lives to 110 who is remarkable for anything else.
I've never known a person who lives to 110 who is remarkable for anything else.
The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
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.
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.
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.
