At sixteen I was stupid, confused and indecisive. At twenty-five I was wise, self-confident, prepossessing and assertive. At forty-five I read more

At sixteen I was stupid, confused and indecisive. At twenty-five I was wise, self-confident, prepossessing and assertive. At forty-five I am stupid, confused, insecure and indecisive. Who would have supposed that maturity is only a short break in adolescence?

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

There is always some specific moment when we become aware that our youth is gone; but, years after, we know read more

There is always some specific moment when we become aware that our youth is gone; but, years after, we know it was much later.

Find an aim in life before you run out of ammunition. -Arnold Glasow.

Find an aim in life before you run out of ammunition. -Arnold Glasow.

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.

For oute of olde feldys, as men sey,
Comyth al this newe corn from yere to yere;
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For oute of olde feldys, as men sey,
Comyth al this newe corn from yere to yere;
And out of old bokis, in good fey,
Comyth al this newe science that men lere.

I believe the true function of age is memory. I'm recording as fast as I can.

I believe the true function of age is memory. I'm recording as fast as I can.

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!"

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

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