“Retired is being tired twice, I've thought, first tired of working, then tired of not.”
Quote by Richard Armour
Work
Going Like Sixty: A Lighthearted Look at the Later Years
This book offers a witty and endearing perspective on aging, celebrating the unique experiences and wisdom that come with reaching the later stages of life. more
Author
Richard Armour
Richard Armour (1906-1989) was an acclaimed American poet renowned for his witty and humorous verse. A graduate of the University of Southern California, he taught at his alma mater for many years. Armour's poetry was celebrated for its clever satire, light humor, and accessible style, covering topics from everyday life to literary allusions. His collections, including "The Angry Grapes," made him one of the most popular poets in mid-20th century America. more
You May Also Like
Source: A selection of his poems
Source: Fifty Poems
“Unless an age too late, or cold Climate, or years, damp my intended wing.”
Source: The Legacy of Hiroshima
“It is folly alone that stays the fugue of Youth and beats off touring Old Age.”
“Inhumanity is harmful in every age. - Inhumanitas omni aetate molesta est”
Source: The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World