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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"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." — 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. — Martha Gellhorn
About Martha Gellhorn
Martha Gellhorn was a Journalist from United States (1908–1998).
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Who said "Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine ol…"?
This quote is attributed to Martha Gellhorn, a Journalist from United States.
When did Martha Gellhorn live?
Martha Gellhorn lived from 1908 – 1998.