"At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking about us at all"

Will Rogers (1879 - 1935) Originally attributed to Will Rogers in 1935. The saying  has evolved over time to the form shown here which is now referred to, as the "20/40/60" rule. Over the years It has been attributed to others including Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, Jock Falkson, and Ann Landers. More information