Subject: Age » Old (Page 13)

When I was young, the old regarded me as an outrageous young fellow and now that I’m old the young regard me as an outrageous old fellow.

(1915 – 2001) English astronomer & mathematician

He’s so old his social security number is two digits.

The worst feature of a new baby is its mother’s singing.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

Old age is like learning a new profession; and not one of your own choosing.

(1907 – ) French-born American historian of ideas & culture

You know you're old if they have discontinued your blood type.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

You're never too old to become younger.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

The only good thing about [aging] is you’re not dead.

(1905 –1984) American playwright

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes longer.

(1887 – 1948) American journalist & humorist

Old age is like learning a new profession; and not one of your own choosing.

(1907 – ) French-born American historian of ideas & culture

She is so old… she used to baby-sit Jesus.

Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age.

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author

I watched Ken Burns' Civil War series on PBS… my favorite segment is when Bob Hope entertains the troops at Gettysburg.

(1927 – ) Canadian-born American comedian & actor

My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses… drinks right out of the bottle.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

The older I grow the more I listen to people who don’t talk much.

At my age, patience is not a virtue… it’s a luxury.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will sometimes produce bizarre behavior… and I’m not talking about the kids.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

I ask myself questions in those stores I don't ask myself anywhere else, like, 'Will I live long enough to use all those paper towels?'

American comedian & musician

He may be the only kicker to kick and collect Social Security at the same time.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

Anybody can sympathize with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathize with a friend’s success.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

She is so old… she was the waitress at the last supper.

Everybody wants to live forever, but nobody wants to grow old.

(1667 – 1745) Irish satirist & essayist