Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
Mark Twain
About this quote
A quiet, well aimed line from Mark Twain on perspective, resilience, and how you interpret what happens to you. It reads quickly but lingers, which is exactly what you want from a quote you plan to see dozens of times a day.
Mindset quotes do not change your circumstances, they change how you meet them. Keeping one on your lock screen is a low effort way to nudge your default reactions in a better direction over time. Pair it with a wallpaper that matches the mood, or save it as plain text. Either way, having it on your screen is the point.
Explore more mindset quotes or turn this one into a wallpaper.
Frequently asked questions
Who said "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't ..."?+
This mindset quote is attributed to Mark Twain. You can find more quotes like it in the MINDSET collection on Walpium.
How can I use this quote as a wallpaper?+
Tap "Preview on Wallpaper" to open the Create tool with this quote loaded. Pick a background, choose a font and layout, then export a high resolution image you can set as your phone's lock screen.
Is this mindset quote free to share?+
Yes. All quotes on Walpium are free to read, share, and turn into wallpapers for personal use.
Where can I find more mindset quotes?+
Browse the full MINDSET category for more mindset quotes, available in six languages. New quotes are added regularly.
1,000+ curated quotes in the Motivium app
Save favorites and get daily inspiration.
More quotes
People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
Rob Siltanen
mindsetWhether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.
Henry Ford
mindsetGreat minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
Eleanor Roosevelt
mindsetThe mind is everything. What you think you become.
Buddha
mindset