Retiring is the easy way out.

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor.

I smoke ten to fifteen cigars a day. At my age I have to hold on to something.

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.