There's nothing tragic about being fifty. Not unless you're trying to be twenty-five.
Interpretation
Embracing age brings wisdom; the tragedy lies in longing for youth.
This quote by William Holden highlights the importance of accepting one's age and the experiences that come with it. There is no inherent tragedy in being fifty; rather, the sorrow arises when one compares this stage of life to the youthful age of twenty-five, which can lead to dissatisfaction and a lack of appreciation for the present moment.
In practice
In a speech about aging, one might say, 'As William Holden wisely noted, there's nothing tragic about being fifty.'
Never have anything to do with likes and dislikes. The absence of what one likes is painful, as is the presence of what one dislikes. Therefore don't take a liking to anything. To lose what one likes is hard, but there are no bonds for those who have no likes and dislikes. From preference arises sorrow, from preference arises fear, but he who is freed from preference has no sorrow and certainly no fear.
This is beyond understanding." said the king. "You are the wisest man alive. You know what is preparing. Why do you not make a plan to save yourself?" And Merlin said quietly, "Because I am wise. In the combat between wisdom and feeling, wisdom never wins.
Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.
Here's what I advise any young struggling actress today: The important thing is to develop as a woman first, and a performer second. You wouldn't prostitute yourself to get a part, not if_x000D_ you're in the right mind. You won't be happy, whatever you do, unless you're comfortable with your own conscience.
Let the unseen days be. Today is more than enough.
I have no talents. But I do have hope. And wonder. And love. Maybe those are talents?
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