"What is it to grow old? Is it to lose the glory of the form, The lustre of the eye? Is it for Beauty to forego her wreath? Yes; but not this alone."
— Ageing

January 1, 1970

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Matthew Arnold, Growing Old.

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Matthew Arnold, Growing Old.