Quotes About Turning 40
Being in your 40s is a unique and special time in your life. It’s a time of reflection, growth, and new beginnings. Here are the top 99 quotes to help you embrace this exciting decade:
- “Life begins at 40.” – Walter B. Pitkin
- “Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age.” – Victor Hugo
- “At 40, you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.” – Caryn Leschen
- “Turning 40 is like graduating from high school. You’re not really sure what’s next, but you’re excited to find out.” – Unknown
- “40 is the perfect age. You’re old enough to know better, but young enough not to care.” – Unknown
- “The first 40 years of life give us the text; the next 30 supply the commentary.” – Arthur Schopenhauer
- “40 isn’t old, if you’re a tree.” – Unknown
- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
- “Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Satchel Paige
- “Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.” – Unknown
- “Your 40s are good. Your 50s are great. Your 60s are fab. And 70 is f*@king awesome!” – Helen Mirren
- “I’m not 40, I’m 18 with 22 years of experience.” – Unknown
- “40 is the new 20.” – Unknown
- “In your 40s, you finally realize that life is not a dress rehearsal.” – Unknown
- “At 40, you have the wisdom and experience to know what you want and the courage to go after it.” – Unknown
- “Don’t regret growing older. It’s a privilege denied to many.” – Unknown
- “Age is just a number, and 40 is just a milestone.” – Unknown
- “Your 40s are a time to stop living for other people and start living for yourself.” – Unknown
- “The best is yet to come in your 40s.” – Unknown
- “You’re not getting older, you’re getting better.” – Unknown
- “Aging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying life.” – Unknown
- “The age of a woman doesn’t mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan
- “To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.” – Bernard Baruch
- “Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
- “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” – David Bowie
- “Age is not how old you are, but how many years of fun you’ve had.” – Matt Maldre
- “Aging is not about losing youth, but gaining wisdom.” – Unknown
- “Don’t let aging get you down. It’s too hard to get back up.” – John Wagner
- “No one can avoid aging, but aging productively is something else.” – Katharine Graham
- Host a milestone birthday party with your closest friends and family.
- Take a trip to a place you’ve always wanted to visit.
- Start a new hobby or learn a new skill.
- Create a bucket list of things you want to accomplish in your 40s.
- Start a regular exercise routine to stay healthy and active.
- Have a professional photoshoot to capture this special time in your life.
- Volunteer for a cause that you’re passionate about.
- Take a cooking or mixology class to learn new recipes and techniques.
- Go on a wellness retreat to rejuvenate your mind and body.
- Reflect on your accomplishments and set new goals for the next decade of your life.