The Romans came very near the mark; their age of enlistment reached from seventeen to forty-six years.
What is the use of fighting against the seasons, or the tides, or the movements of the planetary bodies, or this ebb in the wave of life that flows through us?
We are old fellows from the moment the fire begins to go out.

Let us always behave like gentlemen when we are introduced to new acquaintance.
Incipit Allegoria Senectutis.
Old Age, this is Mr.Professor; Mr.Professor, this is Old Age.
Old Age .-- Mr.Professor, I hope to see you well.

I have known you for some time, though I think you did not know me.

Shall we walk down the street together?
Professor (drawing back a little) .-- We can talk more quietly, perhaps, in my study.

Will you tell me how it is you seem to be acquainted with everybody you are introduced to, though he evidently considers you an entire stranger?
Old Age .-- I make it a rule never to force myself upon a person's recognition until I have known him at least FIVE YEARS.
Professor .-- Do you mean to say that you have known me so long as that?
Old Age.