To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44 would have kept Jefferson from writing the Declaration of Independence, Washington from commanding the Continental Army, Madison from fathering the Constitution, Hamilton from serving as secretary of the treasury, Clay from being elected speaker of the House and Christopher Columbus from discovering America.
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The golden age is before us, not behind us.
The golden age is before us, not behind us.
The spiritual eyesight improves as the physical eyesight declines. -Plato.
The spiritual eyesight improves as the physical eyesight declines. -Plato.
Never too old to learn. -Latin proverb.
Never too old to learn. -Latin proverb.
You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.
You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.
A man is not old as long as he is seeking something.
A man is not old as long as he is seeking something.
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
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.
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.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. -Maurice Chevalier.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. -Maurice Chevalier.
