Quote by Florida Scott-Maxwell
The crucial task of old age is balance: keeping just well enough,

The crucial task of old age is balance: keeping just well enough, just brave enough, just gay and interested and starkly honest enough to remain a sentient human being. – Florida Scott-Maxwell

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