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Here’s a summary of key bullet quotes from “Rules for Aging: A Wry and Witty Guide to Life” by Roger Rosenblatt, which blends humor with life advice, often ironic and sharp-tongued:
Summary Bullet Quotes from Rules for Aging by Roger Rosenblatt
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"No one is thinking about you."
A reminder to stop worrying about what others think—because they aren't. -
"Do not go to your leftist phase at age seventy."
Avoid radical lifestyle or ideological shifts to seem young or hip. -
"Nobody cares if you are unhappy, so you might as well be happy."
Choose joy—complaining rarely earns you sympathy. -
"It is more important to be happy than to be right."
Let go of the ego and prioritize peace over petty victories. -
"Don’t mistake a change in lifestyle for a change in character."
Moving to the country doesn’t make you a sage. -
"Don’t romanticize your past."
Nostalgia distorts; remember things as they really were. -
"Never agree with a fool."
Silence can be wiser than correction. -
"Don’t be helpful."
Unsolicited advice is rarely welcomed—even if you're right. -
"Don’t go to your class reunion."
Chances are, you won’t enjoy the company or the comparison. -
"Don’t act your age."
Age is not a performance—stay curious and engaged. -
"Don’t believe that you’ve learned anything."
Self-satisfaction blocks further growth.
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