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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.

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It is always in season for old men to learn.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

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Weak withering age no rigid law forbids.
With frugal nectar, smooth and slow with balm,
The sapless read more

Weak withering age no rigid law forbids.
With frugal nectar, smooth and slow with balm,
The sapless habit daily to bedew,
And give the hesitating wheels of life
Gliblier to play.

by John Armstrong Found in: Age Quotes,
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Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too
little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business read more

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too
little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the
full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Age Quotes,
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Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it
ceased to be with Sarah after read more

Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it
ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.

by Bible Found in: Age Quotes,
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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.

by Margaret Mead Found in: Age Quotes,
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Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed

Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed

by Edward Young Found in: Age Quotes,
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Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese

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

by Billie Burke Found in: Age Quotes,
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You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

by Bob Hope Found in: Age Quotes,
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A woman's always younger than a man of equal years.

A woman's always younger than a man of equal years.

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