Maggie Kuhn Quotes

A collection of quotes by Maggie Kuhn.

Maggie Kuhn (1905-1995) was an American social activist and founder of the Gray Panthers, an organization that advocated for the rights and well-being of older adults. After being forced into retirement herself due to age discrimination, Kuhn dedicated her life to challenging outdated stereotypes and promoting age equality. She fought for various issues, including healthcare access, adequate housing, and employment opportunities for the elderly. Kuhn's activism helped shape the field of gerontology and inspired generations of advocates for social justice.

Old age is not a disease -- it is strength and survivorship,

Old age is not a disease -- it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.

The worst indignity is to be given a bedpan by a stranger wh

The worst indignity is to be given a bedpan by a stranger who calls you by your first name.

Respect

Old age is an excellent time for outrage. My goal is to say

Old age is an excellent time for outrage. My goal is to say or do at least one outrageous thing every week.

Age

There must be a goal at every stage of life! There must be a

There must be a goal at every stage of life! There must be a goal!

Goals

Learning and sex until rigor mortis.

Learning and sex until rigor mortis.

Sex

Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship,

Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.

Age

Power should not be concentrated in the hands of so few, and

Power should not be concentrated in the hands of so few, and powerlessness in the hands of so many.

Power

Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind - even

Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind - even if your voice shakes.

Fear