Aged

Famous quotes containing the word aged:

    “Art is eternally young, but the poet ages. If only he remained as young as art! If only it aged with him!”
    —Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    “Beneath them sit the aged men, wise guardians of the poor;
    Then cherish pity, lest you drive an angel from your door.”
    —William Blake (1757–1827)

    ““She’s somebody’s mother, boys, you know,
    For all she’s aged and poor and slow,

    “And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
    To help my mother, you understand,

    “If ever she’s poor and old and gray,
    When her own dear boy is far away.””
    —Mary Dow Brine (1816–1913)