Words of Wisdom for Retirement

Words of Wisdom for Retirement is the place for quotes and witty remarks from the Wise about surrendering from work, which could be used in a speech or card.

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Have you ever been out for a late autumn walk in the closing part of the afternoon, and suddenly looked up to realize that the leaves have practically all gone? And the sun has set and the day gone before you knew it — and with that a cold wind blows across the landscape?
That's retirement.
Stephen Leacock

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No longer having to punch a time clock is my definition of retirement. That way I could do what I want — when I want — anytime I want.
Brooky Brown

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Most people perform essentially meaningless work. When they retire that truth is borne upon them.
Brendan Francis

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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.Maggie Kuhn (1905-1995), U.S. civil rights activist

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Words of Wisdom for Retirement

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There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experiences just waiting to happen. Some call it "retirement." I call it bliss.
Betty Sullivan

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When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.
R.C. Sherriff

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When men reach their sixties and retire, they go to pieces. Women go right on cooking.
Gail Sheehy

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Retirement: It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese.
Gene Perret

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Don't simply retire from something; have something to retire to.
Harry Emerson Fosdick

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Retire from work, but not from life.
M. K. Soni

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It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like.
Jackie Mason

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Words of Wisdom for Retirement

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When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.
Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief

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So now with holidays in the offing some humorous quotes from Kulula Airlines

Your seats cushions can be used for flotation; and in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments.

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As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses.

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An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline. He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"

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