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Martha Gellhorn

Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining,... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives.

Martha Gellhorn

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The author compares aging to a well-used car that slowly loses its parts but remains valuable and appreciated. She believes that people who fear getting older are those who regret not fulfilling their life goals.

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