“The greatest tragedy of old age is the tendency for the old to feel unneeded, unwanted, and of no use to anyone; the secret of happiness in the declining years is to remain interested in life, as active as possible, useful to others, busy, and forward looking.” FeelsYearsUseAgeSecretTragedyBusyActiveOld AgeTendenciesUnwanted Book:Book of common sense etiquette Source: Book of common sense etiquette
“Another secret we carry is that though drab outside - wreckage to the eye, mirrors a mortification - inside we flame with a wild life that is almost incommunicable.” EyeAgeSecretMirrorsOld AgeFlamesMortificationWreckageWild Life Book:Measure of My Days Source: Measure of My Days
“In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.” HumansAgeSecretHuman NatureSpringOld Age Author:Esther Forbes
“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which mean never losing your enthusiasm.” MeanChildrenAgeSpiritSecretGeniusLosingOld AgeEnthusiasmBirthdayEnthusiasticAge Of 40Enthusiasm For LifeInspirational Age30th BirthdayTalent And GeniusFunny 40 Year Old BirthdayTurning 40 Author:Aldous Huxley