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Dryden, John (1631-1700)

Dryden, John
Dryden, John

“These are the effect of doting age; vain doubts, and idle cares, and over-caution.”

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Arnold, Matthew (1822-88)

Arnold, Matthew
Arnold, Matthew
“One’s age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. – Hard work at either extremity of life seems out of place. – At mid-day the sun may burn, and men labor under it; but in the morning and evening should be alike calm and cheerful.”
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Bonstetten, Carl Victor de (1735-1842)

Bonstetten, Carl Victor de
Bonstetten, Carl Victor de

“To resist the frigitity of old age one must combine the body, the mind, and the heart. – And to keep these in parallel vigor one must exercise, study, and love.”