It is important to remember that aging and growing old are not necessarily the same thing.

For Today and Tomorrow

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, August 14, 2013:

 

The German author Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) writes that the more one matures, the younger one grows. And certainly there are many people who, as they age, become increasingly vigorous and energetic, more broad-minded and tolerant, living with a greater sense of freedom and assurance. It is important to remember that aging and growing old are not necessarily the same thing.