The old -- like children -- talk to themselves, for they have reached that hopeless wisdom of experience which knows read more

The old -- like children -- talk to themselves, for they have reached that hopeless wisdom of experience which knows that though one were to cry it in the streets to multitudes, or whisper it in the kiss to one's beloved, the only ears that can ever hear one's secrets are one's own!

Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping read more

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The three ages of man: youth, middle age, and "You're looking wonderful!"

The three ages of man: youth, middle age, and "You're looking wonderful!"

No man is ever old enough to know better.

No man is ever old enough to know better.

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.

You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.

You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.

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.

Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese

Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese