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Age Quote by Keith Richards

“What's the big deal about still working? Retirement age is sixty-five, and that's at a normal job - and I ain't there yet.” quote by Keith Richards
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“What's the big deal about still working? Retirement age is sixty-five, and that's at a normal job - and I ain't there yet.”

Keith Richards

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1979

Work is a personal choice, not bound by age or norms.

In simple terms: Working can be meaningful at any age.

Key Takeaway

Define your own timeline for work.

Themes

work age identity

Mood

reflective defiant

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • retirement decisions
  • lifelong learning

Key Concepts

existentialism social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you define success by age?
  • What would you do if you could work forever?
A Different Perspective

Societal pressure may force premature retirement.

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