Famous quote by Martha Gellhorn

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"Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining,... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives"

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This quote is written / told by Martha Gellhorn between November 8, 1908 and February 15, 1998. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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