Quote by Andre B. Buruch

To me -- old age is always ten years older than I am.

To me -- old age is always ten years older than I am.

Summary

This quote expresses a subjective perspective on old age. It suggests that regardless of one's age, the concept of old age seems distant and always belongs to a generation preceding one's own. It implies that individuals tend to perceive old age as ten years beyond their current age, highlighting the tendency to view aging as a distant milestone. This quote underlines the possibility of one's perception of old age being relative and shifting as time passes.

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Age

By Andre B. Buruch

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