Ah yes, retirement. The dream that many of us secretly wish could start right now, no matter our age. A dream that we are all financially, physically and mentally preparing for, trying to make it happen sooner rather than later. And, of course, a dream that is rapidly becoming a reality for many seniors and some boomers.
How many things can be said about retirement? Apparently, many, many things. From jokes to sage advice to witticisms and goodbye speeches, a simple Internet search turns up an abundance of retirement wishes, both well, and … not-so-well.
For those clients that are about to throw a retirement party, or for a little inspiration of your own, we have scoured the Web to see what's out there. And boy, have we hit the motherlode. Here, we bring you some of the best retirement quotes from celebrities, artists, philosophers and businesspeople.
Know some sage advice or quotes that aren't here? Write them in the comments below.
33. Act as if you're retired
When you retire, think and act as if you were still working; when you're still working, think and act a bit as if you were already retired.
Author Unknown
(From QuoteGarden.com)
32. Rest is rest
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the blue sky, is by no means waste of time.
John Lubbock, "Recreation," The Use of Life, 1894
(From QuoteGarden.com)
31. Check your bank account
The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income.
George Foreman
(From QuoteGarden.com)
30. Are you tired?
Retired is being twice tired, I've thought. First tired of working, then tired of not.
Richard Armour
(From QuoteGarden.com)
29. What's your passion?
Planning to retire? Before you do, find your hidden passion, do the thing that you have always wanted to do.
Catherine Pulsifer
(From Wow4U.com)
28. A good job is …
A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.
James H. Douglas, Jr.
(From BrainyQuote.com)
27. Even in childhood …
You're off to great places
Today is your day
Your mountain is waiting
So get on your way.
Dr. Seuss
(From Pinterest)
26. Keeping busy
I've been attending lots of seminars in my retirement. They're called naps.
Merri Brownworth
(From QuoteGarden.com)
25. It's all about giving
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill
(From Wow4U.com)
24. Still working
I never stopped doing anything [when I retired]. I stopped getting paid for it.
Bill Chavanne
(From Retirement-quotes.com)
23. Life fulfillment
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
(From BrainyQuote.com)
22. Who moved my cheese?
Retirement: It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese.
Gene Perret
(From QuoteGarden.com)
21. I have a new dream
You're never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C.S. Lewis
(From Pinterest)
20. It's the adventure
Plans are nothing; planning is everything.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
(From Wow4U.com)
19. Facing yourself
Retirement is a time to make the inner journey and come face to face with your flaws, failures, prejudices, and all the factors that generate thoughts of unhappiness. Retirement is not a time to sleep, but a time to awaken to the beauty of the world around you and the joy that comes when you cast out all the negative elements that cause confusion and turmoil in your mind and allow serenity to prevail.
Howard Salzman
(From Retirement-quotes.com)
18. What if you didn't have to work another day?
Choose a work that you love and you won't have to work another day.
Confucius
(From NewRetirement.com)
