Quote by Bernard Baruch

To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.

To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Bernard Baruch, suggests that one's perception of old age is subjective and relative to their current age. It implies that individuals tend to perceive old age as a stage of life that is consistently ahead of them, constantly fifteen years beyond their current age. This notion highlights how people often have a tendency to view old age as distant and not directly applicable to their present circumstances, emphasizing the tendency to perceive aging as a future concept rather than a present reality.

By Bernard Baruch

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