I am often asked why I started to write poetry. The answer is that my motivation sprang from a visceral need to creatively articulate the experiences of the black youth of my generation, coming of age in a racist society. Linton Kwesi Johnson ageanswerarticulate share on social
Industrialization based on machinery, already referred to as a characteristic of our age, is but one aspect of the revolution that is being wrought by technology. Emily Greene Balch ageaspectbase Change image and share on social
I didn't decide to become a musician until the age of 15, which is quite late. Evelyn Glennie agedecidelate Change image and share on social
The poetical language of an age should be the current language heightened. Gerard Manley Hopkins agecurrentheighten Change image and share on social
49 and holding. Holding tight! Fighting that heinous age every step of the way. Burt Ward agefightheinous Change image and share on social
Critics reach that age when it is as valuable and daring to hold a negative opinion as it is for a positive. We learn and understand from both. Nicolas Roeg agecriticdare Change image and share on social
The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return. Maria Edgeworth agehearthuman Change image and share on social
Being an actor does make you aware of your age. Natasha Little actorageaware Change image and share on social
Past middle age, some friends suggested that I should have my eyebags removed, the deepening creases on my face stretched. I often examined my face in the mirror, imagining how I'd look if I followed the suggestion. I decided to retain the old mug. I was too familiar and comfortable with it. And the final hindrance: the cost. F. Sionil Jose agecomfortablecost share on social