It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.
I had used eclectic therapy and behavior therapy on myself at the age of 19 to get over my fear of public speaking and of approaching young women in public.
In passing, we should note this curious mark of our own age: the only absolute allowed is the absolute insistence that there is no absolute.
It's not catastrophes, murders, deaths, diseases, that age and kill us it's the way people look and laugh, and run up the steps of omnibuses.
Old age is a special problem for me because I've never been able to shed the mental image I have of myself - a lad of about 19.
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background, is that we all believe we are above-average drivers.
Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining,... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives.
No man was ever so completely skilled in the conduct of life, as not to receive new information from age and experience.
Elizabeth Peyton, the artist known for tiny, dazzling portraits of radiant youth, is now painting tiny, dazzling portraits of radiant middle age.
My impression is that a really, really high-order concern for the whole development community is interoperability and consistency.
Why should someone who has $5 billion only give away $2.5 billion? They can't take it with them.
Coaches are going to adapt to whatever the rules are. The rules certainly change strategy.
It is a tremendous honor and as soon as Darren asked me, I had no hesitation in saying yes.
Most youngsters are so well-connected with the rock music circle that they will know instantly if I attempt to imitate any rock star.
I think pot should be legalized, but I think the promotion of party culture is irresponsible.
Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind.
The most despairing songs are the most beautiful, and I know some immortal ones that are pure tears.
I think I would encourage leaders to start working with communities in order to inoculate angry, young teenagers.