The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of read more

The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of a mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one

Maturity is achieved when a person postpones immediate pleasures for long-term values.

Maturity is achieved when a person postpones immediate pleasures for long-term values.

We never forgive those who make us blush.

We never forgive those who make us blush.

I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.

I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.

Maturity is the time of life when, if you had the time, you'd have the time of your life.

Maturity is the time of life when, if you had the time, you'd have the time of your life.

A mature person is one who is does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even read more

A mature person is one who is does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably

By the age of twenty, any young man should know whether or not he is to be a specialist and read more

By the age of twenty, any young man should know whether or not he is to be a specialist and just where his tastes lie. By postponing the question we have set on immaturity a premium which controls most American personality to its deathbed.

It is sad to grow old but nice to ripen.

It is sad to grow old but nice to ripen.

Maturity begins to grow when you can sense your concern for others outweighing your concern for yourself.

Maturity begins to grow when you can sense your concern for others outweighing your concern for yourself.