Quotes about age

Welcome to our Age collection, a tapestry woven with the threads of experiences, wisdom, and the ever-evolving journey of life. In this curated compilation of quotes, we explore the beauty, significance, and transformative nature of age, honoring the stages that shape our identities and stories.

Age is more than a number; it's a reflection of the chapters we've lived, the lessons we've learned, and the memories that color the tapestry of our existence. Our Age quotes celebrate the insights that come with each passing year, the appreciation for the past, and the anticipation of the future.

Whether you're embracing the joys of youth, navigating the transitions of midlife, or savoring the wisdom that accompanies the golden years, these quotes offer insights into the rich tapestry of life's journey.

Embark on a journey that explores the growth that age brings, the shifting priorities that come with different life stages, and the perspectives that arise from living a life of depth and experience. Discover the beauty in the passage of time, the stories of those who've seen the world change, and the celebration of the unique journeys that define us all.

Kathryn Stockett
Kathryn Stockett
Novelist
When you little, you only get asked two questions, what’s your name and how old you is, so you better get em right.
Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell
Author
I get younger people who watch Conan or The Daily Show, but before that it was mostly people who knew me from public radio. Those people are kind of old.
E. B. White
E. B. White
Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved Classics
This is what youth must figure out: Girls, love, and living. The having, the not having, The spending and giving, And the meloncholy time of not knowing. This is what age must learn about: The ABC of dying. The going, yet not going, The loving and leaving, And the unbearable knowing and knowing
M. F. K. Fisher
M. F. K. Fisher
Pioneering Food Writer
[Bachelors'] approach to gastronomy is basically sexual, since few of them under seventy-nine will bother to produce a good meal unless it is for a pretty woman.
Timothy Leary
Timothy Leary
American psychologist and author
You're only as young as the last time you changed your mind.
Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash
American actress, comedian and television host
There's a lot of women out there, some of whom are my age who've never been married and some who have been married and would like to be married again but think their ship has sailed, and I'm like, 'Oh no, honey, let Miss Niecy show you it is never too late for love!'
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist
Time isn't the enemy. Fear of change is. Accept that nothing lasts forever and you'll start to appreciate the advantages of whatever age you are now.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Australian actor
With age, you see people fail more. You see yourself fail more. How do you keep that fearlessness of a kid? You keep going. Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself.
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
English actress, singer, and author
As you become older, you become less judgmental and take offense less. But marriage is hard work; the illusion that you get married and live happily ever after is absolute rubbish.
Herman Melville
Herman Melville
American novelist, short story writer
To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.
Ann Landers
Ann Landers
Columnist
Maturity is the art of living in peace with that which cannot be changed, the courage to change that which should be changed, no matter what it takes, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Monégasque racing driver, currently racing in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari. Leclerc won the GP3 Series championship in 2016 and the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2017
Every time a young driver comes into F1, the finger's pointed at him over his age. I don't think that's right.
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Carmen Dell'Orefice
American supermodel and actress
I have had more magazine covers in the last 25 years than I have had in my whole elongated career. [...] Today I am in a territory that business considers unmarketable: age and white hair. Slowly, however, I started to own that territory little by little because I stood up for age.
Chavela Vargas
Chavela Vargas
Costa Rican Musician
I am a friend of life, at 80 life tells me to behave like a woman and not like an old woman.
Amy Grant
Amy Grant
American Musician
I think for a woman, the hardest thing about growing old is becoming invisible. There's something very front and center about being young.
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
French fashion designer, best known as the founder of one of the world's top fashion houses Christian Dior SE
Bright reds - scarlet, pillar-box red, crimson or cherry - are very cheerful and youthful. There is certainly a red for everyone.
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Carmen Dell'Orefice
American supermodel and actress
I'm doing the best I can with the ravages of time on my body and I'm a work in progress. I can't write a memoir because I can't do it this week or next week... I try to be an inspiration to the young to respect their older people; we can't stay the same, but we do the best we can with what's left. You can't whine about stuff, you have to learn to eat humble pie along the way and keep going, because the alternative is going to happen.
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
French fashion designer, best known as the founder of one of the world's top fashion houses Christian Dior SE
Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Carmen Dell'Orefice
American supermodel and actress
My life has been amazing. How many other ladies of 76 can say that the snapshot on their senior citizen's card was taken by Norman Parkinson?