Perfection of means and confusion of ends seem to characterize our age.

Perfection of means and confusion of ends seem to characterize our age.

If you associate enough with older people who do enjoy their lives, who are not stored away in any golden read more

If you associate enough with older people who do enjoy their lives, who are not stored away in any golden ghettos, you will gain a sense of continuity and of the possibility for a full life.

What is it to grow old?
Is it to lose the glory of the form,
The lustre read more

What is it to grow old?
Is it to lose the glory of the form,
The lustre of the eye?
Is it for Beauty to forego her wreath?
Yes; but not this alone.

The whole business of marshaling one's energies becomes more and more important as one grows older.

The whole business of marshaling one's energies becomes more and more important as one grows older.

Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.

Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.

After thirty, a body has a mind of its own.

After thirty, a body has a mind of its own.

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

Youth is a disease from which we all recover.

Youth is a disease from which we all recover.

You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.

You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.