It were a real increase of human happiness, could all young men from the age of nineteen be covered under barrels, or rendered otherwise invisible; and there left to follow their lawful studies and callings, till they emerged, sadder and wiser, at the age of twenty-five. Thomas Carlyle agebarrelcalling share on social
Not just in commerce but in the world of ideas too our age is putting on a veritable clearance sale. Everything can be had so dirt cheap that one begins to wonder whether in the end anyone will want to make a bid. Soren Kierkegaard agebeginbid share on social
Both my parents were amateur badminton players. My father is a scientist and wanted me to be a doctor. But my mom was very aggressive and loved badminton. She pushed me right from the age of nine to take up the sport. Saina Nehwal ageaggressiveamateur share on social
Just as we have had great working lives, we have also had good personal lives. For instance, we have made school our number one priority. We have been in school our entire lives with kids our own age. We guess that's pretty regular. Mary-Kate Olsen ageentiregood share on social
When somebody who makes movies for a living - either as an actor, writer, producer or director - lives to be a certain age, you have to admire them. It is an act of courage to make a film - a courage for which you are not prepared in the rest of life. It is very hard and very destructive. But we do it because we love it. John Carpenter actactoradmire share on social
The YA category is an entirely new one, and seems to have more to do with readability than with age group or theme. The adult YA readers I know do actually consistently say that they are looking for an easy read, a fun read, an unchallenging read. Russell Smith adultagecategory share on social
We all know the films that have affected us from the age of nine onwards, that mean so much to us. Martin Freeman affectagefilm Change image and share on social
I loved to read and would read anything that roused my interest, whether it was below my age level or above it, even if I could barely make sense of it. Mary Gaitskill agebarelyinterest Change image and share on social
'Age' is the acceptance of a term of years. But maturity is the glory of years. Martha Graham acceptanceageglory Change image and share on social
Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining,... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives. Martha Gellhorn agecarcomplain share on social