Forty Quote by Andre Gide
“But can one still make resolutions when one is over forty? I live according to twenty-year-old habits.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Moral Problem of the Modern Man", 1901
Even after forty, one can set meaningful goals despite old habits.
In simple terms: Age doesn’t stop new resolutions.
Embrace change regardless of age.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career pivot
- health goals
- learning new skills
- mid‑life transitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new habit would improve your life now?
- How can you adapt old habits to support new goals?
Habits are hard to break; motivation may wane.