Aging Quote by Margaret Mead
“In this country, some people start being miserable about growing old while they are still young.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Coming of Age in Samoa, Margaret Mead, 1928
People often fear aging while still youthful, mistaking youth for permanence.
In simple terms: Fear of aging starts early.
Embrace aging now.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- health care
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does youth shape your view of aging?
- What can you do to appreciate each life stage?
Aging is inevitable, cannot be avoided by denial.