The looker-on was a round, red-faced, sturdy yeoman, with a double chin, and a voice husky with good living, good sleeping, good humour, and good health. He was past the prime of life, but Father Time is not always a hard parent, and, though he tarries for none of his children, often lays his hand lightly upon those who have used him well; making them old men and women inexorably enough, but leaving their hearts and spirits young and in full vigour. With such people the grey head is but the impression of the old fellow’s hand in giving them his blessing, and every wrinkle but a notch in the quiet calendar of a well-spent life.

“Barnaby Rudge,” by Charles Dickens

Gorgeous writing by one of the greatest geniuses of the world literature, Charles Dickens. His words sound reassuring in a world where middle-aged men and women watch their mirrors panic-stricken, holding their breath for any new wrinkle. The author gives us priceless advice,

“Father Time is not always a hard parent, and, though he tarries for none of his children, often lays his hand lightly upon those who have used him well; making them old men and women inexorably enough, but leaving their hearts and spirits young and in full vigour.”

Let’s pursue our dream so that we will always remain young at heart.