Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles your soul.

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) American general
“War Is No Longer a Medium of Practical Settlement of International Differences,” address at American Legion dinner, Los Angeles (26 Jan 1955)

 
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