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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

    Happiness/Positive Aging

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    “It’s a waste of time to think about days gone by. What’s important is the here and now, and the future. How can you improve yourself in the days to come?”

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    — Mariko Yugeta, a 63-year-old Japanese athlete who has become the fastest woman in her age group ever to finish a marathon

     “There is no such thing as ‘too late’ in life.“

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    — Mitch Albom, American author, journalist, and musician. His books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide.

    “I’m planning to give up worrying. I want to, but I’m worried I won’t be able to.”

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    — Delia Ephron, American best-selling author, screenwriter, and playwright

    “At some point, you just have to accept who you are and apologize as necessary.”

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    — Robert Brault, American freelance writer for over 40 years

    “There’s never been a better time to be an older person.”

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    — Esme Fuller-Thomson, Director of the University of Toronto’s Institute for Life Course and Aging

    “Experience is as beautiful as youth.”

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    — Erica Jong, American novelist, satirist, and poet, known for her provocative book on female sexuality, Fear of Flying.