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“My days keep getting shorter. When I’m a hundred, I’ll be going to bed before I get up.” quote by Lilian Jackson Braun
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““My days keep getting shorter. When I’m a hundred, I’ll be going to bed before I get up.””

Lilian Jackson Braun

About This Quote

Source Book: The Secret of NIMH, 1971

A humorous reflection on aging and the reversal of daily routines as one grows older.

In simple terms: Aging flips daily habits.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humor about aging.

Themes

aging humor life cycles

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • retirement planning
  • daily routines
  • intergenerational dialogue

Key Concepts

time perception role reversal

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will your routine change with age?
  • Do you find humor helps cope with aging?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay serious health concerns.

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