Quote by General Douglas MacArthur

I promise to keep on living as though I expected to live forever. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a youthful spirit and mindset throughout one's life. The promise to live with the expectation of immortality suggests a refusal to succumb to the limitations and stereotypes associated with old age. It stresses that the physical aging process does not define how old one truly feels or becomes, but rather it is the abandonment of dreams, passions, and values that leads to a withering of the soul. In essence, the quote encourages individuals to continue pursuing their ideals and remaining interested in the world to avoid becoming old in spirit.

By General Douglas MacArthur

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