Happy Birthday at the age of forty

Author: Translator: Dong Xiaoyi Editor-in-Chief: Aksley (UK)
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
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Youth is a state of mind—independent of age but closely related to attitude. An anonymous person should remain youthful as long as possible; this is my motto: This confusion about age is the companion of youth, priceless; it is precisely with this optimistic spirit, baseless hope and vibrant confidence that life is made fulfilling. I grew wiser day by day from extreme distress. Narayan Watawale Montagu (1689–1762) What can I say to you? Perhaps I am the world's oldest musician. I am an old man, but in many ways, I am very young. This is the person I hope you will become—youthful, remaining young throughout your life, revealing the truth to the world. Pablo Casals (1876–1973) You were once free; do not let the years tame you. Isadora Duncan (1878–1927)