It’s better to wear out than rust out.
What's the point of prolonging your life if you don't enjoy it? It's your body. Do whatever you want with it. Better to wear out than rust over.
We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out.
The iron ring is worn out by constant use. [Lat., Ferreus assiduo consumitur anulus usu.]
I would rather wear out than rust out.
In the end we always wear out our worries. That’s what Wireman says.
Wear your clothes with abandon, I say; don't keep them pristine as if for museums: They are meant to wear out. Then you get to buy new ones.
I don't fear that a man will wear out as quickly as he will rust out.
