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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

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    “A human being would certainly not grow to be 70 or 80 years old if this longevity had no meaning for the species to which he belongs. The afternoon of human life must also have a significance of its own, and cannot be merely a pitiful appendage to life’s morning.”

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    — Carl Jung, Renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology

    “My attitude is that I will never consider myself retired if I have dreams to pursue.”

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    — Beth Sobiloff, Founder of the website Two Grannies on the Road

    “That is one good thing about this world- there are always sure to be more springs.”

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    — L.M. Montgomery, 20th Century, Canadian-born novelist, essayist, and poet, perhaps best known for her work, Anne of Green Gables

    “Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”

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    — Calvin Tomkins, renowned writer for The New Yorker, covering art and artists for the magazine. In December of 2025, he wrote a piece for The New Yorker entitled, Becoming a Centenarian. Tomkins died last week at the age of 100.

    “I have such fond memories of growing up—even when it was hard or painful or ugly. I want fond memories of growing old, too.”

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    — Writer Corey Buhay, in her essay for Outside magazine, explaining why she chooses growing old rather than pushing the boundaries of longevity.

    “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”

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    — Babe Ruth, Legendary early 20th-century American baseball player