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Years ago we discovered the exact point, the dead center of middle age. It occurs when you are too young to take up golf
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"Years ago we discovered the exact point, the dead center of middle age. It occurs when you are too young to take up golf and too old to rush up to the net"

- Franklin Pierce Adams

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Franklin Pierce Adams between November 15, 1881 and March 23, 1960. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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