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The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that ag

The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom. – H.L. Mencken

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The way to hold a husband is to keep him a little jealous; the way to lose him is to keep him a little more jealous. – H.L. Mencken

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The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line. – H.L. Mencken

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Life
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Everything slows down with age, except the time it takes cake and ice cream to reach your hips. – John M. Wagner (“Maxine”)

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It is possible at any age to discover a lifelong desire you never knew you had. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above this is the right time for marriage. – Hesiod

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My mother inspired me to treat others as I would want to be treated regardless of age, race or financial status. – Tommy Hilfiger

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