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If wrinkles must be written upon our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old
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"If wrinkles must be written upon our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old"

- John Kenneth Galbraith

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This quote by John Kenneth Galbraith speaks with the concept that age ought to not be a barrier to living life to the max. He recommends that although physical indications of aging, such as wrinkles, are unavoidable, we must not permit them to affect our spirit. He motivates us to remain youthful in our outlook and to never let our enthusiasm for life lessen. He believes that the spirit needs to never ever grow old, no matter the number of years pass. This quote is a pointer to us that age must not be a restriction, and that we must make every effort to stay young at heart. It is a call to embrace life and to never ever let our age specify us. We must make every effort to remain lively and passionate, no matter the number of years pass.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Kenneth Galbraith between October 15, 1908 and April 29, 2006. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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