20 Uplifting Quotes That Will Have You Looking Forward to Your Next Birthday
They say with age comes wisdom, kindness, confidence, and ease. Here's why another trip around the sun is always worth celebrating.
Inspiring Quotes About Getting Older
It all adds up
“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” —Madeleine L’Engle, American writer
You own your mindset
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” —George Burns, American comedian, actor, and musician
Let your skin get tough
“Why are people afraid of getting older? You feel wiser. You feel more mature. You feel like you know yourself better. You would trade that for softer skin? Not me!” —Anna Kournikova, professional tennis player
The hard truth
“If you’re not getting older, you’re dead.” —Tom Petty, American singer
The good news
“The great thing about getting older is that you get a chance to tell the people in your life who matter what they mean to you.” —Mike Love, American singer
Time to relax
“The good thing about getting older is that, as you become less attractive, you have less desire to go out and conquer everyone you see.” —Julian Clary, comedian
Acceptance is key
“I can honestly say I love getting older. Then again, I never put my glasses on before looking in the mirror.” —Cherie Lunghi, actress
The best part
“I’m just getting older and better.” —Neal Schon, guitarist
Just keep going
“Getting older is fine. There is nothing you can do to stop it so you might as well stay on the bus.” —John Byrne, writer
Let it go
“Why would I worry about getting older—what’s to moan about?” —Dawn French, writer
Take it all in
“I think women should start to embrace their age. What’s the alternative to getting older? You die. I can’t change the day I was born. But I can take care of my skin, my body, my mind, and try to live my life and be happy.” —Olivia Munn, actress
Feel the bliss
“As I started getting older, I realized, ‘I’m so happy!’ I didn’t expect this! I wasn’t happy when I was young.” —Jane Fonda, actress
Enjoy the ride
“Getting older and having kids, you learn how to become less serious about it all.” —Lena Headey, actress
More beauty shows
“That’s another great thing about getting older. Your life is written on your face.” —Frances McDormand, actress
Let yourself shine
“I wish I was 100 per cent confident in my own skin. It’s always a process, but getting older, I’ve become more confident.” —Brittany Snow, actress
The best is yet to come
“I love getting older! I really believe that a woman doesn’t reach her peak until her 40s.” —Evangeline Lilly, actress
Learn as you go
“I have a great curiosity to see new things, but not to own them. It’s very peaceful this way, and one of the nice things about getting older.” —Lee Radziwill, socialite
It all works out
“I like getting older. When you’re in your 20s you’re really forging for your future. Things take shape later on.” —Crispin Glover, actor
Savour it all
“Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” —Ausonius, poet (Discover 40 secrets to a happier life.)
Free your thinking
“Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” —Satchel Paige, baseball player
The stinky bit
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese.” —Luis Bunuel, filmmaker
 Stay alive
“Try to keep your soul young and quivering right up to old age.” —George Sand, writer
See the beauty
“Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” —Stanislaw Jerzy Lec, writer
If you enjoyed these quotes about getting older, don’t miss our guide to embracing your next milestone birthday.
