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“Perhaps this was one of the tragedies life plots for us: it is our destiny to become in old age what in youth we would have most despised.”

Book:The Noise of Time

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The Noise of Time

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Julian Barnes

Julian Barnes, born on January 19, 1946, is a distinguished British writer. His works span across various genres including novels, essays, and criticism, known for their unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. more

“Generally it appears the case that, when faced with all life's problems, the baby, he wants to cry about everything, the child wants to question everything, the teenager wants to rebel against everything, the young adult wants to solve everything, the middle-aged adult wants to protect everything, and the elder wants to accept everything.”

Life Children Age Baby Adults Teenager Stages Of Life Circle Of Life Young Adults Elder

Book:Healology

Source: Healology

“When you live without someone for as long as I have, love becomes this abstract concept, something you attach to a memory. And when memories are that old, they feel like dreams, and you wonder if any of it was real, or if your mind created it all.”

Love Age Dreams Memory Abstract The King Montes Lazuli

Book:The Queen of All that Lives

Source: The Queen of All that Lives

“It must be remembered that the forty hour work week until age sixty five was designed by governments and corporations and not the medical profession.”

“I am old. I should have left before. Any fool can ride the chariots of victory. It takes judgement to get off at the right time.”

Wisdom Age Retirement

Book:The Far Arena

Source: The Far Arena

“Because I’ve gotten older, I worry that there will be a steep decline in my talent, but I promise not to let the same thing happen to my passion for writing.”

Writing Age Talent Ageing Pat Conroy

Book:A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life

Source: A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life

“There is simply no need to hide it There is no need to deny My heart belongs to you I may wonder around But still my heart is yours ❤️”

Love Happiness Hope Peace Relationships Her Him

Author:Kabashe Pillay

“[T]hat mutual jealousy, that intolerantly keen edge of criticism, that irrational hunger for a beautiful perfection, that life and wisdom do presently and most mercifully dull.”

Love Life Age Relationships Youth

Author:H.G. Wells

“Rico'nun 'hurda' tanımına uyduğunu söylemek güç olsa da, o kendisinin teknik bilgi açısından 'gerileme dönemine' girmek üzere olduğunu düşünüyor. Bu noktada, toplumun gençliğe yaptığı vurguyla, kendisinin yaşlanma konusundaki fikirleri birleşiyor. Toplumsal önyargı, kişinin içindeki güçten düşme korkusunu körüklüyor.”

Age

Book:The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism

Source: The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism

“Seems to me you put too much stock in the affairs of children. It probably didn't mean anything." "Yes, it meant something. Mr. Trask, do you think the thoughts of people suddenly become important at a given age? Do you have sharper feelings or clearer thoughts now than when you were ten? Do you see as well, hear as well, taste as vitally?”

Age Youth

Book:East of Eden

Source: East of Eden

“You say that you don’t care about age and that you’re ready to push the wheelchair and hose down my bum, but how can you be sure?”

Age

Book:Our Young Man

Source: Our Young Man

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