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.

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

Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it read more

Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it whitens only the hair.

The end comes when we no longer talk with ourselves. It is the end of genuine thinking and the beginning read more

The end comes when we no longer talk with ourselves. It is the end of genuine thinking and the beginning of the final loneliness.

Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought.

Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought.

The problem with beauty is that it's like being born rich and getting poorer.

The problem with beauty is that it's like being born rich and getting poorer.

I'm saving that rocker for the day when I feel as old as I am.

I'm saving that rocker for the day when I feel as old as I am.

Age considers; youth ventures.

Age considers; youth ventures.

I cried on my 18th birthday. I thought 17 was such a nice age. You're young enough to get away read more

I cried on my 18th birthday. I thought 17 was such a nice age. You're young enough to get away with things, but you're old enough, too.