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Quote by William Wordsworth
The mind that is wise mourns less for what age takes away than wha

The mind that is wise mourns less for what age takes away than what it leaves behind. – William Wordsworth

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That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. – William Wordsworth

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But an old age serene and bright, and lovely as a Lapland night, shall lead thee to thy grave. – William Wordsworth

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We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson

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Intelligent life on a planet comes of age when it first works out the reason for its own existence. – Richard Dawkins

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There is nothing in socialism that a little age or a little money will not cure. – Will Durant

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The whole business of marshaling ones energies becomes more and more important as one grows older. – Hume Cronyn

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