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Eighty Quote by Mary Balogh

“Robert...When you are eighty-two years old, know that there is an eighty-year-old woman somewhere who loves you. Isn’t that a delightful thought to keep you going for the next fifty years or so?” “You will probably still have a court of admirers,” he said, “and will not be interested in knowing…” quote by Mary Balogh
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““Robert...When you are eighty-two years old, know that there is an eighty-year-old woman somewhere who loves you. Isn’t that a delightful thought to keep you going for the next fifty years or so?” “You will probably still have a court of admirers,” he said, “and will not be interested in knowing that there is also an eighty-two-year-old man who loves you.””

Mary Balogh

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Woman of Substance, 1979

Love endures across ages, offering comfort and motivation in later life.

In simple terms: Old love gives hope.

Key Takeaway

Cherish enduring affection.

Themes

love aging hope

Mood

warm reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • retirement
  • long-term relationships
  • caregiving
  • social support

Key Concepts

intergenerational affection longevity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does knowing love persists affect your outlook?
  • What role does companionship play in aging?
A Different Perspective

May not reflect all personal experiences.

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