Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought.

I don't believe one grows older. I think that what happens early on in life is that at a certain age one stands still and stagnates.

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

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

True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.

You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.

Every man over forty is a scoundrel.

When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.