Memory in youth is active and easily impressible; in old age it is comparatively callous to new impressions, but still retains vividly those of earlier years.

Memory in youth is active and easily impressible; in old age it is comparatively callous to new impressions, but still retains vividly those of earlier years

In youth, the days are short and the years are long. In old age, the years are short and days long.

Memory tempers prosperity, mitigates adversity, controls youth, and delights old age.

That's the trouble with you young people. You think because you ain't been here long, you know everything. In my life I already forgot more than you ever know.

When you're young, the question is "What can you do for me?" and when you're old the question is "What can I do for you?"