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    As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.

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It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one's youth.

It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one's youth.

by Vincent Van Gogh Found in: Youth Quotes,
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And both were young, and one was beautiful.

And both were young, and one was beautiful.

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There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.

There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.

by Fay Weldon Found in: Age Quotes,
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I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, read more

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.

by Hesiod Found in: Youth Quotes,
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The error of youth is to believe that intelligence is a substitute for experience, while the error of age is read more

The error of youth is to believe that intelligence is a substitute for experience, while the error of age is to believe experience is a substitute for intelligence

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Youth Quotes,
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A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of its bringing sad and melancholy prospects of read more

A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of its bringing sad and melancholy prospects of decay, it would give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world.

by Lydia M. Child Found in: Age Quotes,
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I find that a man is as old as his work. If his work keeps him from moving forward, he read more

I find that a man is as old as his work. If his work keeps him from moving forward, he will look forward with the work.

by William Ernest Hocking Found in: Age Quotes,
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Ah! happy years! once more who would not be a boy!

Ah! happy years! once more who would not be a boy!

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Youth troubles over eternity, age grasps at a day and is satisfied to have even the day.

Youth troubles over eternity, age grasps at a day and is satisfied to have even the day.

by Dame Mary Gilmore Found in: Youth Quotes,
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