1889-1949, American Author
Each new generation is a fresh invasion of savages.
Hervey Allen – [Civilization]


Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
Hervey Allen – [Maturity]


The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.
Hervey Allen – [Age and Aging]