"The idea that ageing was subject to control was completely unexpected."

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Source : "Cynthia Kenyon: 'The idea that ageing was subject to control was completely unexpected'". Interview with Catherine de Lange, www.theguardian.com. March 16, 2013.

Cynthia Kenyon

#Ideas Quotes #Unexpected Quotes #Ageing Quotes

“Perpetual optimism is annoying. It is a sign that you are not paying attention.”

Source : "Liberties; Colin Powell Rules!". www.nytimes.com. September 17, 1995.
“It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.”
“Do your work for six years; but in the seventh, go into solitude or among strangers, so that the memory of your friends does not hinder you from being what you have become.”

Source : "The Voice of the Dolphins: And Other Stories". Book by Leo Szilard, 1961.
“President Marcos was investing in precious metals long before he entered politics.”
“The higher education system in these countries (US, Korea etc) has become like a theatre in which some people decided to stand to get a better view, promoting the others behind them to stand. Once enough people stand, everyone has to stand, which means no one is getting a better view, while everyone has become more uncomfortable.”
“At some point he has to show that he has a vision of a better way. He can't just say 'The future is bleak, follow me.' Because no one will.”

Source : "Romney not into 'vision thing'" by Reid J. Epstein and Ginger Gibson, www.politico.com. May 27, 2012.
“If you don't want to slip up tomorrow, speak the truth today.”
“Despite all expectations, the time of my last campaign and of my passing is near. I wish to die at home. Let not my end disarm you, and on no account weep for me, lest the enemy be warned of my death.”

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