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Aging Gracefully

There are secrets to aging gracefully, and these quotes capture the essence of that perfectly! Some humor and some great advice:

 

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
― Sophia Loren

 

“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,but true beauty in a Woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows.” ― Audrey Hepburn

 

“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.”
― George Bernard Shaw

 

“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”  ― Betty Friedan

 

“I am not afraid of aging, but more afraid of people’s reactions to my aging.” ― Barbara Hershey

 

“We are not victims of aging, sickness and death. These are part of scenery, not the seer, who is immune to any form of change. The seer is the spirit, the expression of eternal being.” ― Deepak Chopra

 

“My issue isn’t about physical aging; my issue is about wanting to remain vigorous and youthful i my spirit.” ― Rob Lowe

 

“From my perspective, there’s no reason to be afraid of aging, because if you age, you’re lucky! The alternative is death.” ―Drew Barrymore

 

“The most important thing I can tell you about aging is this: If you really feel that you want to have an off-the-shoulder blouse and some big beads and thong sandals and a dirndl skirt and a magnolia in your hair, do it. even if you’re wrinkled.” ― Maya Angelou

 

“What helps with again is serious cognition – thinking and understanding. You have to truly grasp that everybody ages. Everybody dies. There is no turning back the clock. So the question in life becomes: What are you going to do while you’re here?” ― Goldie Hawn

 

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ― Mark Twain

 

“Most people don’t grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honor their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is aging.” ― Maya Angelou

 

“Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence.
Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance.
Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence.
Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.”
― Yoko Ono

 

“Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ― Edward Stanley

 

Find fulfillment in your life, find happiness, no matter what your age.