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To me - old age is always ten years older than I am
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"To me - old age is always ten years older than I am"

- John Burroughs

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Burroughs between April 3, 1837 and March 29, 1921. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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