Age Quote by Ralph Hall
“I am 90. I can work day or night. I'm the same guy, but the polls show the effect of age. That's the issue.”
About This Quote
Acknowledges age bias in perception despite unchanged personal capacity.
In simple terms: Age stereotypes affect how people view his work.
Key Takeaway
Challenge ageist assumptions.
Themes
age
bias
self-perception
Mood
defiant
optimistic
Type
persuasive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- political campaigns
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate continued competence?
- What evidence counters age stereotypes?
A Different Perspective
Age bias can limit opportunities unfairly.
![“I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience. [Laughter and applause] If I still have time, I might add that it was Seneca or it was Cicero, I don't know which, that said, If it…” quote by Ronald Reagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b95/ronald-reagan-119_cicero_i-want-you-to-know-that-also-i-will-not_2339302.jpg)
