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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

    Physical and Emotional Health and Well Being

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     “The fundamental law of human beings is interdependence. A person is a person through other persons.”

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    — Desmond Tutu, A South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist

    “We go through life. We shed our skins. We become ourselves.”

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    — Patti Smith, American rock star, singer, poet and author

    “If you woke up each morning, and immediately dwelt on your ills, what sort of a day could you look forward to?”

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    — Maeve Binchy, Novelist, playwright, and short story writer considered one of Ireland’s best-loved and most recognizable writers at the time of her death in 2012

    “Moderation. Small Helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.”

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    — Julia Child, Renowned American chef, cookbook author, and television personality

    “It does not matter how slow you go as long as you do not stop.”

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    — Confucius, Ancient Chinese philosopher, teacher, and political theorist whose teachings have profoundly influenced China and other East Asian countries

    “At 53 you worry about being old compared to younger people. At 83 you enjoy the moment, and time travel here and there in the past 8 decades. You don’t fret about seeming old, because hey, you really are old! You and your friends make Old jokes. You have more…

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    — Margaret Atwood, Esteemed Canadian journalist, writer, and environmental activist, upon being asked how old she feels by Atlantic writer Jennifer Senior.