Quote by George Burns

Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples.

Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-fiv

Summary

This quote humorously challenges the conventional notion of retirement at the age of sixty-five, suggesting that at that age, the speaker still felt youthful and far from being 'old'. The statement represents a sentiment of feeling mentally and physically young, contrasting with the social expectation of retiring at a certain age. It implies that chronological age does not necessarily align with individual perceptions of vitality and capability, highlighting the subjective nature of age-related expectations and societal norms.

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By George Burns

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