"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul."

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Thematic Reflection

This quotation examines the core nature of Change as articulated by Samuel Ullman. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Change provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Samuel Ullman

Samuel Ullman was an American businessman, poet, humanitarian, and religious leader. He is best known today for his poem "Youth," which was a favorite of General Douglas MacArthur. The poem was on the wall of MacArthur's office in Tokyo when he became Supreme Allied Commander in Japan. In addition, MacArthur often quoted from the poem in his speeches, leading to it becoming better known in Japan than in the United States.

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