Larry McMurtry Quotes

After all, life hasn't much to offer except youth, and I suppose for older people, the love of youth in others.

I do not want to be young again.

I spent my teens and early 20s shopping almost exclusively at thrift stores.

The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been.

Thank God I have the seeing eye, that is to say, as I lie in bed I can walk step by step on the fells and rough land seeing every stone and flower and patch of bog and cotton pass where my old legs will never take me again.

I've been around the track a lot. I've had the best of the years, and I don't want a single year back.

We did get to keep a few choice items. I kept a few pairs of slacks and power suits that stood out. I still have a few outstanding pieces from 'Saved by the Bell' simply because they were from 'Saved by the Bell.' They're vaulted in my storage space.

In many ways, when you're young and sexy, it's very annoying to be whistled at and to have someone always trying to attract your attention, but now when it happens I find myself registering the fact almost warmly.

The older I get the better I used to be!

I don't want to be one of those people who have the best part of their life be 'back when.'

I want to be part of the resurgence of things that are tangible, beautiful and soulful, rather than just give in to the digital age. But when I talk to people about this they just say, 'Yeah, I know what you mean,' and stare at their mobiles.

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.

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

As you grow older, you learn to appreciate all the artistry. I'm actually on my way back to the blues, you know, that my mothers and fathers liked.

The light dims a little bit as you get older and new generations come along. But it's around the holidays when I am remembered the most. It is very special, and I get a kick out of it now as much as I did when I first started.

'This Old Road' somehow seems to get better the older you get.

Birthdays are getting harder as I get older.

There is something to be said for being older - and memories.

I'm still going strong. I have been very blessed and still am. I love singing. Obviously, at my age, I don't tour with as many dates throughout the year as I did in the past. But I do this to honor my father who was also a singer. I still miss him and his encouragement.

I search for items that have history, like vintage finds - I love fur kitten-heel house slippers from the 1950s - and pieces from fashion houses that have been around for a long time, like Chanel and Dior.

I love the tailoring of '50s- and '60s-inspired dresses.

When I think about it, 20 years really seems like a blink of an eye sometimes. I wish I would have made a more concerted effort to enjoy things along the way.

As you get older, you treasure the beautiful things of the past but also see things more clearly.

I love seeing fashion from the past making a comeback.

I saved everything, all my gear over the years: my trench coats and stuff that I have saved. It is all packed away nicely and neatly in vacuum-sealed bags and all that stuff.