37 Senior Quotes

Senior quotes reveal the world of our older generation. Some elderly persons do not realize what they are entitled to as "senior citizens"; others, live in a world that seems to have forgotten them. The world of these aged people has more to offer than one may realize.

There are many seniors who go on to new careers, to give unselfishly as volunteers, to invest their experience as mentors to those who are just starting out in a career or to those who have had to struggle through an adversity so also experienced by the elderly person in their past. To discount the marvelous resource of our seniors is to say that their vast life experiences do not count for anything; this statement is far from the truth.

The authors as cited below all have various opinions and feelings and dedication to help seniors live a much fuller life as they age. We hope that all of these quotations will help to open up a new way or an additional viewpoint of just how much we should be grateful to those who have gone before us. We also have a collection of Senior Poems that Seniors may enjoy.


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  1. You do not have to get old the way you think. You can do all the same things, almost the same way. Chris Crowley, Younger Next Year for Women
    Poems of Encouragement



  2. When do you become a senior, may I ask? Is it marked by a birthday, aged sixty-five? Or does time's essence weave an enigmatic mask, hiding this transition with secrets alive? Catherine Pulsifer, Marked By A Birthday
    Birthday Poems



  3. Aging can truly be sunny - live your life and let aging have its way. Enjoy your life and keep smilin' Catherine Pulsifer, The Years Go By



  4. In growing older, we lose many friends, but the time we get to spend together is priceless. You will be as happy as you decide to be. Tye Hilliard-Amy, Affirming Affirmations
    Friendship Poems



  5. Remember, we're not aging; we're just becoming classic editions of ourselves, complete with creaky hinges and vintage charm!
    Funny Poems About Aging



  6. In my youth, I often complained that the mountain was too small to be worth my time to climb. Now that I'm a senior, I complain that the paved parking lot is too far to walk. Theodore W. Higgingsworth
    Funny Birthday Poems
    This quote humorously reflects the changing perspective on challenges and effort as one ages. In youth, the speaker dismissed climbing a mountain as too small a challenge, while in their senior years, they find even walking to a distant parking lot to be a significant effort, highlighting the shifting priorities and physical limitations that come with age. But with everything in life humor can help us overcome any challenges we are experiencing.  



  7. I am not aging. I just need repotting.
  8. I am not aging. I just need repotting.  Author Unknown



  9. An older person with a healthy brain may do things more slowly or differently for reasons that have more to do with their hands, their eyes, or their aging brain, but they can do them. Louise Aronson, Elderhood
    Poem on Aging



  10. I may be a senior, but don't count me out, I've still got spunk, without a doubt. Catherine Pulsifer, A Retired Senior
    Funny Retirement Poems
    This quote reflects the determined and spirited attitude of a senior individual. It conveys the message that despite age, they maintain a strong and energetic character, and they refuse to be underestimated or sidelined. It's a declaration of their continued enthusiasm for life.



  11. When conversing with seniors, they often proclaim that 80 is the new 60, a testament to their resilience, vitality, and unwavering spirit in defying age's conventional boundaries.
    80th Birthday Poems



  12. Also, there are so many benefits and advantages to senior citizens that are worth looking into because they save time and money that is precious and valuable to any senior citizen's life. Corey Johnston, Free Stuff for Seniors
    Poems About Time



  13. A senior that means I will have gray hair - maybe I'll dye it purple for some flare. And wrinkles that appear out of the blue - where they came from I haven't a clue. Catherine Pulsifer, I Did Dread
    Funny Poems



  14. As senior residents get more seasoned it is essential to remain dynamic so as to keep up generally wellbeing. Azeddine Labidi, Fitness Tips For Senior Citizens
    Wellness Quotes
    This quote encourages and reminds us that staying active in our senior years is beneficial to our overall health and well-being.



  15. Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.
  16. Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
    Inspirational Poems
    This quote highlights that youth is a natural blessing, but the process of aging is a masterpiece in itself, suggesting that the experiences and wisdom that come with age are valuable and should be appreciated as a form of art.



  17. Many retired builders give great service in hardware stores. Your lifetime of skills and knowledge is of great value and there is absolutely no reason to set it aside if you don’t want to. Stella Rheingold, 101 Fun Things to do in Retirement
    Retirement Poems



  18. I may be a senior but my granddaughter, all my grandchildren bring back my youth. Catherine Pulsifer
    This quote expresses the idea that while the speaker may be a senior in age, their relationship with their grandchildren rejuvenates their spirit and makes them feel young again. It emphasizes the joy and vitality that intergenerational connections can bring.



  19. With exceptions, individuals are living longer and longer lives – and want to do so. Getting and staying ‘healthy’ is essential to life extension. Mark Roberts-Seymour, Seniors Choosing to Prolong Living



  20. The moment we ask for ... our first “seniors coffee” at a fast-food restaurant, we begin to be a brand. Manufacturers are keeping an eye on us, noting what we watch or listen to and sizing up what we wear. Why? Obviously, they want to sell us something. Stan Toler, I've Never Been This Old Before



  21. Getting old can seem so mean we are no longer fit and lean. Our hair has gone grey and white and we no longer stay up late at night. Catherine Pulsifer, Getting Old
    I Wanna Grow Old With You Poems



  22. Being a senior can be the best days of your life.
  23. Being a senior can be the best days of your life. Sam Fickinsen
    65th Birthday Poems



  24. Age is but a number, and seniors, at 65, are the living proof that life's most beautiful chapters can be written in the twilight of years. Catherine Pulsifer



  25. You know you are a senior when you check the label on your pants for your name rather than who made them. Robert R. Rivers



  26. I know I am categorized as a senior according to my driver's license but that is only because the powers that be have never seen me in action. Byron R. Pulsifer
    This quote playfully suggests that while the speaker may be officially classified as a senior based on their age, their vitality and energy levels defy such categorization. It humorously challenges the conventional idea of what it means to be a senior.



  27. As senior patrol leader, you will continue to develop leadership skills that you will use for the rest of your life ... When you look back upon your tenure as senior patrol leader, you may well remember this as among the most exciting times in your Scouting career. Boy Scouts of America, Senior Patrol Leader Handbook



  28. All T'ai Chi movements share certain basic principles that can greatly benefit seniors, as long as they are properly taught and adapted. Philip Bonifonte, T'ai Chi for Seniors
    Fitness Quotes



  29. I’ve always had plenty of energy and no plans to slow down, and I certainly never felt like any of the labels out there—"senior,"  "cougar,"  "woman of a certain age"—applied to me. Ashton Applewhite, This Chair Rocks



  30. Pinchingly I also feel that the senior citizens do not receive due respect and devotion from their children and heirs. P.C. Jain, Senior Citizens



  31. Today’s seniors are a very diverse group, including healthy and fit individuals able to run marathons, compete in masters athletic events, and even stand on their heads. Kimberly Carson, Relax into Yoga for Seniors
    This quote highlights the diversity and vitality of today's senior population. It underscores the idea that age is not a barrier to leading active and fulfilling lives.



  32. A lot of senior citizens' I know forget to ask for discounts when they purchase items. Sometimes it's simply not knowing what to ask; “Do you offer a senior discount?” But many times seniors are just too proud to ask. Billy D Manus II, Get More Free - The Best Free Stuff and Discounts for Seniors in the USA
    Thrift Quotes



  33. I am a retired creativity management consultant ... who now shows how to boost creativity in senior citizens, using a series of creativity triggers and techniques that enhance the creative juices of senior citizens and lead to innovative ideas. Ed Glassman, 44 Easy-To-Learn Card Tricks For Senior Citizens



  34. The label of senior not only applies to an experienced executive but also applies to an experienced, older person in life.
  35. The label of "senior" not only applies to an experienced executive but also applies to an experienced, older person in life. Kate Summers
    Funny Quotes About Getting Older



  36. In the best of scenarios, there should be at least one family member within easy striking distance of your favorite senior citizen just to keep an eye on things. Lori Burdoo, Senior citizen caregiving 101



  37. ... by understanding the predictable dilemmas the elderly face as they age, we develop a sense of how tough it is to be old and how brave our senior citizens are. David Solie, How to Say It to Seniors



  38. The U.S. culture has changed and continues to change in a sense of respect to the senior citizens that have provided for their families and worked throughout their lives, and are inevitably deserving to have the rest of their lives relaxed and have that peace of mind that an older one deserves. Corey Johnston, Free Stuff for Seniors



  39. In our senior years, our identity can sometimes be centered around what we feel we accomplished in life or the kind of family we raised and how our children and grandchildren turned out. John Strange, Your Identity in Christ
    Life Journey Poems



  40. Seniors, as well, need to have patience with themselves. New skills take time to master. Andie Silverstein; Marlee T. Ruth, Parents Need Some Help: Strategies
    This quote suggests that seniors should be patient with themselves when learning new skills because acquiring proficiency in new endeavors requires time and practice. It reminds us of the importance of allowing for a learning curve and not being too hard on oneself as they develop new abilities. This quote could apply to any age.



  41. I have been privileged to work with and see: ... senior citizens sharpen their memories to the point that in their eighties they change careers and obtain degrees. Dr. Caroline Leaf, Switch On Your Brain

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