The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the read more

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. -Mark Twain.

The old are in a second childhood.

The old are in a second childhood.

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less read more

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.

After thirty, a body has a mind of its own.

After thirty, a body has a mind of its own.

Age is only a number.

Age is only a number.

There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.

There's no such thing as old age, there is only sorrow.

Old age has deformities enough of its own. It should never add to them the deformity of vice.

Old age has deformities enough of its own. It should never add to them the deformity of vice.

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.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.