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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

    Long Life/Longevity

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    “Time moves slowly, but passes quickly.”

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    — Alice Walker, American Pulitzer prize-winning novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist.

    “It’s paradoxical, that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.”

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    — Andy Rooney, American Journalist, Humorist, and Television Pundit

    “Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.”

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    — Denis Waitley, American motivational speaker, best-selling author and career consultant

    “The secret to longevity is to keep breathing.”

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    — Sophie Tucker, 20th century Russian born American singer, comedian, actress and radio personality

    “The road to enlightenment is long and difficult, and you should try not to forget snacks and magazines.”

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    — Anne Lamott, American Writer, Novelist and Political Activist

    “Problem solving, and I don’t mean algebra, seems to be my life’s work. Maybe it’s everyone’s life’s work.”

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    — Beverly Cleary, The Beloved American Children’s Book Author Who Recently Passed Away At The Age Of 104