years

If it doesn’t matter in five years, it doesn’t matter. Cher

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. Samuel Ullman

“I’ve spent 35 years trying to learn how to let go of the destructive parts of my character, and I still have days when I struggle with it. We all have our broken pieces. Emotionally, spiritually, in this life, nobody gets away unhurt. We’re always trying to find somebody whose broken pieces fit...

At first I thought this was just another -persevere and f' um advice column. But he actually has a few inspirations worth reading https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/08/stay-true-to-yourself-fly-closer-sun-what-ive-learned-from-50-years-of-rejection

After many years of self-flagellation, I've realised that beating myself up doesn't get me anywhere. Chris Pine