Marilyn Ferguson, The Aquarian Conspiracy, 1980 quotes
"Of all the self-fulfilling prophecies in our culture, the assumption that aging means decline and poor health is probably the deadliest."
A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.
To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with those of a miser.
"Of all the self-fulfilling prophecies in our culture, the assumption that aging means decline and poor health is probably the deadliest."