Quotes by Henry Allingham

About Henry Allingham:

Henry William Allingham is also the second-oldest military veteran ever, and at the time of his death, he was the 12th-verified oldest man of all time.
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I had 53 years of happy marriage and two daughters. These were the best things that happened in my life.

Henry Allingham

When I was born, the speed limit was two miles an hour. They'd only just repealed the law where a man had to walk in front of every motor car waving a flag.

Henry Allingham

I don't mind if my future is long or short, as long as I'm doing the right thing. And as long as I behave for other people.

Henry Allingham

Seeing the funny side of life is useful, and I've always had a sense of humour.

Henry Allingham

I've only ever kissed one girl: my Dorothy. We met in 1915 and married in 1918. She died in 1970.

Henry Allingham

Superstition's not for me. And I'm not much for medicine either. I know my mind and my body better than anyone else.

Henry Allingham

When I was 15, I came downstairs one morning, picked up mother's newspaper and, oh, what a shock! The Titanic had gone. The 'unsinkable' ship - but it had gone down so simple.

Henry Allingham

How have I lived so long? I never worried. In the '20s, there were millions of men out of work. You couldn't get a job anywhere. I wasn't worried.

Henry Allingham

War's stupid. Nobody wins. You might as well talk first; you have to talk last anyway.

Henry Allingham

Author Bio

  • NameHenry Allingham
  • DescriptionBritish supercentenarian, First World War veteran who lived to 113 years of age
  • AliasesHenry William Allingham
  • BornJune 6, 1896
  • DiedJuly 18, 2009
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionSoldier; Autobiographer
  • AwardsBritish War Medal; Victory Medal