"It's paradoxical, that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone"
- Andy Rooney
About this Quote
This quote by Andy Rooney speaks with the contradiction in between our desire to live a long life and our hostility to aging. All of us wish to live a long and fulfilling life, however the idea of growing old and dealing with the physical and mental modifications that come with it is not something that attract us. This paradox is rooted in our fear of the unidentified and our desire to remain in control of our lives. We want to live a long life, however we do not want to experience the modifications that come with aging. We wish to remain young and lively, but the truth is that aging is unavoidable. This quote serves as a reminder that we should welcome the aging procedure and make the most of the time we have.
This quote is written / told by Andy Rooney between January 14, 1919 and November 4, 2011. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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