The illustrations in picture books are the first paintings most children see, and because of that, they are incredibly important. What we see and share at that age stays with us for life. Anthony Browne agebookchild Change image and share on social
While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be. Amos Bronson Alcott companyfeelfind Change image and share on social
My age is very insignificant to me. I don't think about it, but the world does. The world likes young people in general. Aurora agegeneralinsignificant Change image and share on social
My doctoral work was completed by the end of 1950 and, at the age of twenty-two, I joined the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an instructor in chemistry under the distinguished chemists Roger Adams and Carl S. Marvel. Elias James Corey adamagecarl share on social
Photography suits the temper of this age - of active bodies and minds. It is a perfect medium for one whose mind is teeming with ideas, imagery, for a prolific worker who would be slowed down by painting or sculpting, for one who sees quickly and acts decisively, accurately. Edward Weston accuratelyactactive share on social
I saw how many people were poor and how many kids my age went to school hungry in the morning, which I don't think most of my contemporaries in racially segregated schools in the South thought very much about at the time. Charles Kuralt agecontemporaryhungry share on social
At the age of 16 I started performing with a dance band in the evenings and began earning more money than my father, but he was pleased for me. Jack Bruce agebandbegin Change image and share on social
One of the things you learn in football is that you're only as good as your last outing. I don't like to reflect on what we've done in the past. I'm not a very good storyteller, for one thing. I'd disappoint you. When it's time, I'll talk about the good old days. But it's a sign of old age, reveling in the past. Chuck Noll agedaydisappoint share on social
You label somebody 'New Age,' and that's automatic mockery: 'She cannot possibly be a serious thinker.' Marianne Williamson ageautomaticlabel Change image and share on social
Early on I came to realize something, and it came from the mail I received from kids. That is, kids at that pivotal age, 12, 13 or 14, they're still deeply affected by what they read, some are changed by what they read, books can change the way they feel about the world in general. I don't think that's true of adults as much. Lois Lowry adultaffectage share on social