Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.Youth, From the Summit of Years, Four Score, 1922
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Samuel Ullman was an American poet, businessman, and civic leader, best known for his inspirational poem "Youth," which emphasizes the enduring spirit of youth regardless of age. Born on April 13, 1840, in Germany, he emigrated to the United States with his family and later became a prominent figure in Birmingham, Alabama, contributing to the community through various philanthropic efforts until his death in 1924. Ullman's poem gained widespread recognition and is often quoted for its motivational themes.
1840–1924·lived 83 years
Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.Youth, From the Summit of Years, Four Score, 1922
Maturity is the ability to think, speak and act your feelings within the bounds of dignity. The measure of your maturity is how spiritual you become during the midst of your frustrations.
You are as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fears; as young as your hope, as old as your despair.Youth, 1970
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