old - quotes

(Lloyd) Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865-1946

was an American-born essayist and critic

The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of the blood.

(Julius Henry) "Groucho" Marx, 1890-1977

was an American comedian and film star

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

(Julius Henry) "Groucho" Marx, 1890-1977

was an American comedian and film star

You are only as old as the woman you feel.

W(illiam) Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965

was an English dramatist and novelist

We who are of mature age seldom suspect how unmercifully and yet with what insight the very young judge us.

( “The Razor's Edge”, 1944 )

George Burns, 1896-1996

was an US actor and comedian

I don't worry about getting old. I'm old already. Only young people worry about getting old. When I was 65 I had cupid's eczema. I don't believe in dying. It's been done. I'm working on a new exit. Besides, I can't die now — I'm booked.

Ambrose (Gwinnett) Bierce, 1842-1914

was an US author and satirist

OLD, adj. In that stage of usefulness which is not inconsistent with general inefficiency, as an _old man_. Discredited by lapse of time and offensive to the popular taste, as an _old_ book.

“Old books? The devil take them!” Goby said.
“Fresh every day must be my books and bread.”
Nature herself approves the Goby rule
And gives us every moment a fresh fool.
               Harley Shum

( “The Devil's Dictionary”, 1906 )

Joseph Addison, 1672-1719

was an English essayist, poet, and politician

He who would pass his declining years with honor and comfort, should, when young, consider that he may one day become old, and remember when he is old, that he has once been young.