Dignity in Old Age Quotes

I think being able to age gracefully is a very important talent. It is too late for me.

It is a mortal sin to discard the elderly.

I wouldn't say they're neglected, but everybody is going to grow old and we should be looking after the older generation more than we do at the moment.

I do not believe that older Americans should be forced to live out their lives in poverty, their tiny savings destroyed by illness. Dependent upon their relatives. Feeling unwanted by their country.

Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies. The law of contrasts is one of the laws of beauty. Under the conditions of our climate, shadow gives light its worth; sternness enhances mildness; solemnity, splendor. Varying proportions of size support and subserve one another.

We treat old people so badly. There is nothing easy about 80.

To age with dignity and with courage cuts close to what it is to be a man.

Why should we stunt our ambitions and impoverish our lives in order to be insulted and looked down upon in our old age?

We do need to have a little bit more protection and sensibility around pensioners. They are remarkable. They gave so much. We need to make sure we do our best by them.