40th birthday quotations are the perfect addition to birthday cards, scrapbooks, and photo books. They can also be used as birthday invitation wording for someone having a turning 40 party.  Here are some of the best quotes.

The best years of a woman’s life – the ten years between 39 and 40.
~ Anonymous

The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary.
~ Arthur Schopenhauer

You’re not over the hill. You’re on top of it.
~ Anonymous

People who behave at forty as they did at twenty must sometimes wonder why their charm is not working.
~ Mason Cooley

Beginning today at 40, may you live all the days of your life.
~ Anonymous

Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning.
~ Bob Hope

Your 40th birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of ‘you’ to the world.
~ Anonymous

Be wise with speed, a fool at forty is a fool indeed.
~ Edward Young

I’m over the hill, where are you?
~ Anonymous

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Add your favorite birthday quotations to a card for the perfect birthday greeting or gift.  Make someone’s  happy birthday greeting special by sending it to them by email, posting it to Facebook or a personal blog.  Or burn it to a DVD for a treasured gift that will touch their heart.