Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow read more

Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so.

Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him:
a new friend is as new read more

Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him:
a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it
with pleasure.

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.

I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile.

I have witnessed the softening of the hardest of hearts by a simple smile.

An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in read more

An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her.

To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am. -Bernard Baruch.

To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am. -Bernard Baruch.

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

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

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.

The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.

The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.