8 Thoughts on growing old

Will Rogers (1879-1935), a 20th Century American humorist, philosopher, cowboy, author, newspaper columnist, political commentator, radio and show biz personality, had an opinion about everything.

Born in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma before it became a state, Rogers became famous for his easy going demeanor and his droll wit. His earthy anecdotes and folksy style allowed him to poke fun at gangsters, prohibition, politicians, government programs, and a host of other controversial topics in a way that made people laugh – even at themselves.

Here are eight excerpts from one of his newspaper columns about getting old.

Enjoy!

~ Eventually you reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting for.

~ When you are dissatisfied with old age and want to go back to your youth, think of Algebra.

~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.

~ I don’t know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.

~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

~ One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been.

~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

Food for thought (and hopefully a laugh or two).

Mac