Perhaps the biggest myth about cynicism is that it deepens with age. I think what really happens is that experience painfully rips away layers of scales from our eyes, and so we do indeed become more cynical about many of the things we naively accepted when younger. Julian Baggini acceptagebig share on social
You know you're getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them. Harrison Ford blackbookname Change image and share on social
I wanted to be a forest ranger or a coal man. At a very early age, I knew I didn't want to do what my dad did, which was work in an office. Harrison Ford agecoaldad Change image and share on social
In fact, my courage and my bravery at a young age was the thing I was bullied for, a kind of 'Who do you think you are?' Lady Gaga agebraverybully Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, you'd read about actors, and they'd never tell you their age and how much they made a year as part of their definition. Robert Osborne actoragedefinition Change image and share on social
Regardless of your age, you can make better choices in the moment. Small decisions - about how you eat, move, and sleep each day - count more than you think. As I have learned from personal experience, these choices shape your life. Tom Rath agechoicecount share on social
I actually think with age comes some level of wisdom. Nina Totenberg agelevelwisdom Change image and share on social
We have come to Earth in this great season in the long history of mankind. It is a marvelous age - the best of all. Gordon B. Hinckley ageearthgreat Change image and share on social
Your age is your No. 1 risk factor for almost every disease, but it's not a disease itself. Craig Venter agediseasefactor Change image and share on social
The Anthropocentic Age - the first age in which humankind is the dominant species on the planet - cuts both ways: it is up to us to destroy or save the planet. We certainly have the ability. Craig Venter abilityageanthropocentic Change image and share on social