We envy people who are extremely old because we wish to live that long, not because we want to be that old.

All would live long; but none would be old

Old age ain't no place for sissies.

I'm growing fonder of my staff;
I'm growing dimmer in my eyes;
I'm growing fainter in my laugh;
I'm growing deeper in my sighs;
I'm growing careless of my dress;
I'm growing frugal of my gold;
I'm growing wise; I'm growing--yes,--
I'm growing old.

Old age is the verdict of life.

Most people do not have a problem with being old. They have a problem with looking old.