In the war, most young men were inducted into the armed forces at the age of 17. A group of students was permitted to attend university before taking part in wartime research projects. John Pople agearmattend Change image and share on social
From an early age I was told that I was expected to do more than continue to run a small business. Education was important and seen as a way of moving forward. John Pople agebusinesscontinue Change image and share on social
Nearly all the powerful people of this age are unbelievers, the best of them in doubt and misery, the most in plodding hesitation, doing as well as they can, what practical work lies at hand. John Ruskin agedoubthand Change image and share on social
Since the moment I could hold a pencil, I have spent nearly all day every day writing. And there is not an age group that I have not written for. You can read me from birth 'til death. Kate Forsyth agebirthday Change image and share on social
The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of the blood. Logan Pearsall Smith assistbloodcirculation Change image and share on social
There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God. Itzhak Perlman agefinishgod Change image and share on social
My first seven novels were contemporary spiritual novels, my next nine had strong elements of fantasy, and now I'm writing thrillers, more as a choice to spread my wings than anything. Writers, like good wine, should mature with age. Ted Dekker agechoicecontemporary share on social
The things kids can do on screens can be really delightful - if they are age appropriate. But no, they shouldn't spend all their time on a screen; they should split up their time doing multiple, different things. Clive Thompson agedelightfulkid share on social
When we were studying at the Royal Antwerp Academy, we were taught to seek inspiration from everyone, everything and everywhere. My parents and grandparents were also a great inspiration for me a very young age. Dries van Noten academyageantwerp share on social
He was living in an age much more dangerous, more painful, much more on the edge than our own particular age. Derek Jacobi agedangerousedge Change image and share on social
