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Adulthood is the ever-shrinking period between childhood and old age. It is the apparent aim of modern industrial societies to reduce this period to a minimum.
Childhood itself is scarcely more lovely than a cheerful, kindly, sunshiny old age.
In youth, the days are short and the years are long. In old age, the years are short and days long.
Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought.
Memory tempers prosperity, mitigates adversity, controls youth, and delights old age.
Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.
The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you're learning you're not old.
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.
How young can you die of old age?
