50+ Resilient 39th Birthday Quotes: Last Year of Your Thirties

Did you know that the average human life span almost doubled over the past century? With milestone birthdays, one also reflects on the journey taken in life and the wisdom accrued. Your 39th birthday is a great milestone-threshold to the last year of your thirties. You reflect on the growth that has been experienced thus far and the anticipation brought forth by the new decade ahead. We have lined up 65 resilient quotes below that sum it up most eloquently, reminding you to enter this last year of your thirties with style, wit, and a whole lot of positivity.

Main Body – List of Quotes:

1. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain
2. “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
3. “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” – George Bernard Shaw
4. “Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research.” – Carl G. Jung
5. “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” – Madeleine L’Engle

These first few quotes remind us that age is just a number, and our attitude towards aging can greatly influence our experience.

6. “Thirty-nine is the age of prime. You’ve lost none of your former vigor and gained much of your future discretion.” – Unknown
7. “At 39, I’m too young to be old and too old to be young. I guess that makes me just right.” – Unknown
8. “Turning 39 is like being on the brink of a new adventure. You have the wisdom of your thirties and the excitement of your forties ahead.” – Unknown
9. “39 is the new 29, with a decade of extra wisdom thrown in for good measure.” – Unknown
10. “The best thing about being 39 is knowing that your best years are still ahead of you.” – Unknown

These quotes specifically address the unique position of being 39 – a blend of youthful energy and mature wisdom.

11. “Life begins at forty. So does arthritis, fallen arches, bad eyesight, and the tendency to tell a story to the same person three or four times.” – Helen Rowland
12. “The lovely thing about being 39 is that you’re still ‘thirty-something.'” – Unknown
13. “At 39, you’re old enough to know better but still young enough to get away with it.” – Unknown
14. “Thirty-nine is a very attractive age. It’s the age when we have gained the wisdom and experience to understand life better and still have the energy to enjoy it fully.” – Unknown
15. “The best way to remember your 39th birthday is to forget it.” – Unknown

A touch of humor always helps when dealing with age-related thoughts, as these quotes demonstrate.

16. “Age is not important unless you’re a cheese.” – Helen Hayes
17. “You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” – Bob Hope
18. “Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened.” – Jennifer Yane
19. “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
20. “Age is a matter of feeling, not of years.” – George William Curtis

These quotes remind us to maintain a light-hearted perspective on aging.

21. “The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.” – Albert Ellis
22. “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes.” – Andy Rooney
23. “The older I get, the better I used to be.” – Lee Trevino
24. “Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
25. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain

As we approach 40, these quotes encourage us to take ownership of our lives and find beauty in aging.

26. “At 39, you’re standing on the threshold of a new decade. Make it count!” – Unknown
27. “Thirty-nine is the perfect age. You’re wise enough to know better and young enough to do it anyway.” – Unknown
28. “The best thing about being 39 is that you’re not 40.” – Unknown
29. “At 39, you’ve mastered the art of being an adult while still keeping your inner child alive.” – Unknown
30. “Thirty-nine is the last stop before the big 4-0. Enjoy the ride!” – Unknown

These quotes specifically celebrate the unique position of being 39, encouraging us to make the most of this transitional year.

31. “The great thing about getting older is that you can do all those things you never had time for before.” – Unknown
32. “Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.” – Tom Stoppard
33. “You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
34. “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” – Mark Twain
35. “The older I get, the more I realize that I am still a little younger than someone else.” – Unknown

These quotes remind us that aging brings new opportunities and perspectives.

36. “At 39, you’ve got the energy of youth and the wisdom of experience. It’s the best of both worlds.” – Unknown
37. “Thirty-nine is like being on the edge of a diving board. Take a deep breath and enjoy the plunge into your forties!” – Unknown
38. “The secret to staying young at 39 is to live life with the enthusiasm of a 20-year-old and the wisdom of a 60-year-old.” – Unknown
39. “At 39, you’re not just a year older, you’re a year bolder.” – Unknown
40. “Thirty-nine is the dress rehearsal for forty. Make it fabulous!” – Unknown

These quotes encourage embracing the unique energy and potential of being 39.

41. “Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Jack Benny
42. “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” – Aldous Huxley
43. “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” – George Burns
44. “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.” – Henry Ford
45. “The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.” – H.L. Mencken

These quotes remind us to maintain a youthful spirit and a love for learning as we age.

46. “At 39, you’re too young to be old and too old to be young. Embrace the paradox!” – Unknown
47. “Thirty-nine is the age when you realize that ‘adulting’ is a lifelong process.” – Unknown
48. “The best thing about being 39 is that you can blame your forgetfulness on approaching middle age.” – Unknown
49. “At 39, you’re old enough to know better but still young enough to do it anyway.” – Unknown
50. “Thirty-nine is like being on a rollercoaster. You’ve climbed to the top, and now you’re ready for the exciting ride down!” – Unknown

These quotes humorously address the unique challenges and joys of being 39.

51. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene
52. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
53. “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln
54. “Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.” – Albert Einstein
55. “The older you get, the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness.” – Lionel Barrymore

These quotes remind us of the importance of resilience, curiosity, and kindness as we age.

56. “At 39, you’re not just aging, you’re vintage!” – Unknown
57. “Thirty-nine is the perfect age to start lying about your age.” – Unknown
58. “The best thing about being 39 is that you’re still ‘thirty-something’ for one more year.” – Unknown
59. “At 39, you’ve got 365 days to prepare for your fabulous forties!” – Unknown
60. “Thirty-nine is like being on the edge of a cliff. The view is spectacular, and the best is yet to come!” – Unknown

These final quotes encourage us to embrace and celebrate being 39 with humor and optimism.

61. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Mark Twain
62. “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” – George Bernard Shaw
63. “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” – Madeleine L’Engle
64. “Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
65. “You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

From these 65 quotes, we have seen how turning 39 manages to be different because this is a peculiar mingling of the best of youth and maturity. A birthday is a great time to celebrate what you have achieved so far, to accept and love all that life has given you, and hope for more adventures in life. These quotes just ring with the fact that age is a number, and it is the attitude that makes all the difference in life. As you enter the last year of your thirties, remember to laugh often, stay curious, and keep dreaming. After all, 39 is not just a number; it’s a state of mind-the best years of which are fully rife with possibility. Embrace it, celebrate it, and make it your best year yet!