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    It spite of illness, in spite even of the archenemy sorrow, one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things, and happy in a small way. -Edith Wharton.

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Old age is the most unexpected of all the things that can happen to a man.

Old age is the most unexpected of all the things that can happen to a man.

by James Thurber Found in: Age Quotes,
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The awareness of the ambiguity of one's highest achievements (as well as one's deepest failures) is a definite symptom of read more

The awareness of the ambiguity of one's highest achievements (as well as one's deepest failures) is a definite symptom of maturity.

by Paul Tillich Found in: Age Quotes, Awareness Quotes,
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The Hidden Power of the Heart -Sara Paddison.

The Hidden Power of the Heart -Sara Paddison.

by Sara Paddison Found in: Age Quotes,
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You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.

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

by John Greier Found in: Age Quotes,
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The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the read more

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. -Mark Twain.

by Mark Twain Found in: Age Quotes,
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Old age is an insult. It's like being smacked.

Old age is an insult. It's like being smacked.

by Lawrence Durrell Found in: Age Quotes,
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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.

by George Gordon Noel Byron Found in: Age Quotes,
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You end up as you deserve. In old age you must put up with the face, the friends, the health, read more

You end up as you deserve. In old age you must put up with the face, the friends, the health, and the children you have earned.

by Judith Viorst Found in: Age Quotes,
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How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.

How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.

by C.s. Lewis Found in: Age Quotes,
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