Aging Gracefully Quotes

“Her advice for how to live a long life? 'Working with serenity and without stress, not being jealous, and eating a lot of minestrone.”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“Live and work in peace and harmony with yourself and with others. Always try to distinguish good from evil.”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“For his 101st birthday, the nursing home where he now lives organized an exhibition of his art. The show features a delicate watercolor work he painted in art class when he was a mere boy of 13. He points to a piece of fruit in the painting, 'This apple here I had to bring back home from school. Mom wanted me to share it with my seven siblings. Can you imagine how poor we were?”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“If she was granted three wishes, she would have only one: 'I would wish that my husband were still here. He was a shipbuilding engineer and had died when he was only 61. I was in love just once in my life, and it was with him.”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“Thanks to Margarete, Elfriede now attends regular meetings for the centenarians of the Herford District, which her friend invited her to join, More than 1,000 years of life sat there together having fun. 'Even we old people need a bit of love and recognition,' says Elfriede.”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“A routine life of moderation. Go to bed early, don't smoke, don't drink - although you can always make an exception now and then for a whisky. And for gin, too.”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“Despite losing her sight 15 years ago, Gudridur laughs a lot and tries to 'have a good time and lead a good life.' In her opinion, these are the three pillars for becoming very, very old - as well as this tip: 'Do whatever you want!”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“Stay true to yourself. And always say what you think!”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100

“Always think positively, don't smoke, don't drink, don't dwell on bad thoughts, don't waste time brooding, and go for a walk every day!”
― Karsten Thormaehlen, Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100