Old Quotes

I used to think the mainspring was broken by, although my father kept on writing. I hope I was wrong for I am keeping on in the same way. I like it and want to produce as long as I can.

No man is ever old enough to know better.

He that is not handsome at twenty, nor strong at thirty, nor rich at forty, nor wise at fifty, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.

Age, like distance lends a double charm.

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me.

Within this century we find, New encouragement for all mankind. What we once thought “old” is now passe, We set no limits on the day That meets our view with each sunrise We see life’s span extend beyond the surmise Our parents saw. Indeed we find Age is in truth a state of mind. The […]

Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.

At last now you can be what the old cannot recall and the young long for in dreams, yet still include them all.

I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.

You know you’re getting too old when the candles cost more that the cake.