take it from someone who knows

You know those books where little children ponder life and answer philosophical questions in their own adorable way? Well, today at the library I found a similar kind of book, but done with elderly people, and I love it! :-) I mean... after you've lived 70 or 80 years, you must know something about something, right? The book is called Lev livet, der går inte i repris, which translates into something like "Live your life, you're going to die anyway". I just want to share some of my favorite quotes with you, and I hope you like them as much as I did :-) Have a nice week & see you! xxo
yours truly-

ps. translations are all by me, so sorry for any odd sentences and stuff.

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What is the best part of being old?
Age doesn't matter that much... I mean, unless you're a bottle of wine or a piece of expensive cheese.
Arvid, 79

What is the meaning of life?
All that talk about how everything in life should be safe and stable... in my opinion, people are just fooling themselves. Life simply isn't safe or stable, but in the worst case it can be boring. Life is an adventure or nothing. Take it from someone who knows.
Stig, 79

What has been the best moment of your life?
I've had such a wonderful life! But only after getting older I've realized how fantastic it really has been. I've lived in South America, I've been married, I've had lovers, I've gone out and danced at the finest restaurants till morning... I have children and grandchildren, and I have souveniers from all over the world. And the bad things have been good too. For example getting fired from a hotel turned out to be the best thing ever happened to me! I don't think I would have travelled so much if I wasn't fired.
Stina, 82
 
If you could live your life all over again from the beginning, what would you do differently?
The hardest thing to live with is a guilty conscience. If I could live my life all over again, that's something I'd like to change. I would always follow my intution, my gut. I wouldn't fool myself, I wouldn't pretend to be anything I'm not. I believe that's the secret of a happy life. 
Sture, 70


Do you have any regrets?
The only sin in life is to be average.
Nils, 75

I don't regret things I did, only things I didn't do.
Magdalena, 71

I regret things I didn't do. I think I regret being too scared to take any risks. Sometimes I think of that... how I was too afraid of failing to even try anything new. I regret I never really lived my life for myself. I only lived to please the others. That's something I really regret.
Anna-Stina, 66

If you could give one piece of advice to someone young, what would you tell him/her?
Never ponder whether you have succeeded or failed. Instead, make sure you really live your life. You'll have time for thinking after you're dead.
Harry, 68

The most important thing is to be excited about life, to be hungry for it. That's my piece of advice. Do only things you're really passionate about, something you really want to do. That way, everything will work out for you. And keep your feet warm!
Karin, 88

My only piece of advice would be this: don't try to please everyone! It will only make you miserable and stop you from doing what you'd really like to do. And before you know, you'll sit there, playing bridge with all the other old ladies.
Linnea, 75

I always tell my grandchildren they should really travel as much as possible and explore the world as long as they're young. There's so much to see in this world. So, if you have an opportunity, go and travel!
Britta, 73

What is the most important thing in life?
I think everyone dreams about love and adventures. Unfortunately, many people give up without even trying to reach their dreams. Too many people are prisoners of their own fears. Life will be over before we know it. If you have a car, drive! If you have money, use it! If you have loving people around you, love them! What the hell are all these people waiting for?
Greta, 70

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