Quote by Martin Amis

Everything seems fine until you're about 40. Then something is definitely beginning to go wrong. And you look in the mirror with your old habit of thinking, 'While I accept that everyone grows old and dies, it's a funny thing, but I'm an exception to that rule.'

Everything seems fine until you're about 40. Then something

Summary

This quote reflects the common mindset many people have about aging and mortality. It suggests that people tend to perceive themselves as exempt from the natural process of getting old and passing away until they reach around 40, at which point they start noticing signs of physical or emotional decline. It explores the human tendency to believe that they are unique and invulnerable, despite intellectually understanding the inevitable reality of aging and mortality.

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