“The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income.”
George Foreman
“Men and women approaching retirement age should be recycled for public service work, and their companies should foot the bill. We can no longer afford to scrap-pile people.”
Mahatma Gandhi
“Preparation for old age should begin not later than one's teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled on retirement.”
Dwight L. Moody
“As the baby boomers age, the issue of retirement income security will be paramount for this growing sector. Our products are specifically designed to meet post-retirement savings needs.”
David Noble
“When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.”
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R.C. Sherriff
“Study until 25, investigate until 40, profession until 60, at which age I would have him retired on a double allowance.”
William Osler
“Age-based retirement arbitrarily severs productive persons from their livelihood, squanders their talents, scars their health, strains an already overburdened Social Security system, and drives many elderly people into poverty and despair. Ageism is as odious as racism and sexism.”
Norman Vincent Peale