Even in America, the Indian summer of life should be a little sunny and a little sad, like the season, and infinite in wealth and depth of tone – but never hustled.
Old Quotes
On June 17, 1826, Daniel Webster visited the ninety-year-old man in Quincy, Massachusetts. It was a hot day, and he found the former President lying on the sofa, being fanned by one of his relatives. “I hope the President is well today,” ventured Webster, “No, I don’t know, Mr. Webster,” returned Adams; “I have lived […]
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.
