For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age.
And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing because our days upon earth are a shadow):
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee,
and utter words out of their heart?
--The Book of Job

The weight of this sad time we must obey;
Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say,
The oldest hath borne most; we that are young
Shall never see so much, nor live so long.
--King Lear

Go to old Nestor, master charioteer,
So we may broach the storehouse of his mind.
Ask him with courtesy, and in his wisdom
he will tell you history and no lies.
--The Odysses

"Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good 'ol days..."
--The Judds