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To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in read more
To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forewards. -Soren Kierkegaard.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forewards. -Soren Kierkegaard.
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.
Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children.
Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children.
Dying while you are young is a great boon in your old age.
Dying while you are young is a great boon in your old age.
What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy.
What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy.
Old age is an insult. It's like being smacked.
Old age is an insult. It's like being smacked.
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're getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them.
You know you're getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them.
