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“I don't ever want to get old. Spare me that. Have you the power? No, even you don't have the power, alas.”

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This book features a series of discussions on a wide range of subjects, offering insights and perspectives on everyday life, personal experiences, and societal issues. more

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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

“Oh yes", said the old woman, "but I've heard these so-called stoves are by no means all they are supposed to be. I never saw a stove in my day, and yet never ailed a thing, at least as long as I could really be called alive, except for nettle rash one night when I was in my fifteenth year.. It was caused by some fresh fish that the boys used to catch in the lakes thereabouts." The man did not answer for a while, but lay pondering the medical history of this incredible old creature who, without ever setting eyes on a stove, had suffered almost no ailments in the past sixty-five years.”

Age Health Comfort Healthy Living Hardiness

Book:Independent People

Source: Independent People

“Eustasia Johannsen was ready. Anyone could see that. Everything about her ancient self gave evidence to it: Her skin, wrinkled and transparent... But mainly, it was her eyes. They were drawn into her face as if her memories occupied more of her sight than what was actually in front of her.”

Age Grief Death And Dying Ageing

Book:Navigating Early

Source: Navigating Early

“You get to be about eleven or twelve and everything's old hat. They've drummed the miraculous out of you, but you don't want it to be like that. You want the miraculous. You want everything to still be new.”

Life Age Wonder Youth

Book:The Spectacular Now

Source: The Spectacular Now