There are six myths about old age: 1. That it's a disease, a disaster. 2. That we are mindless. 3. That we are sexless. 4. That we are useless. 5. That we are powerless. 6. That we are all alike.

Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.

I enjoy my wrinkles and regard them as badges of distinction - I've worked hard for them!

Old age is an excellent time for outrage.

A healthy community is one in which the elderly protect, care for, love and assist the younger ones to provide continuity and hope.

When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say.

Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

Power should not be concentrated in the hands of so few, and powerlessness in the hands of so many.

The best age is the age you are.

Your body changes, but you don't change at all. And that, of course, causes great confusion.

Being sixty-five ... became a crossroads. We said, we have nothing to lose, so we can raise hell.

I thought it best to add nothing further, to let the line of his thought lead him to his own conclusions.

Passion fuels dreams. Commitment fuels action. Get clear about what you want to do and why you want to do it. Take action.Your time is now.

You are your greatest asset in the business of your life.

Having a relationship with people of questionable character is like playing with a razor blade on your skin, and pretending to observe that it is harmful to your body.

All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important than knowledge.

I feel it's most important to keep it real and enjoy each moment, you know, take advantage of every opportunity life provides, because who knows what tomorrow may bring

I see myself on the cover of a magazine and I don't think that it looks like me at all. My first-ever photo shoot was for the cover of a lads' magazine.

There's a terrible danger in voting for the lesser of two evils because the parties can set it up that way.

Everybody free-solos. When you walk to the store, you're free-soloing. It's just a matter of the difficulty of the route.

Arnold was a dog's dog. Whenever he shuffled along walks and through alleyways, he always gave the impression of being on to something big.