“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new ”

“The greatest comfort of my old age, and that which gives me the highest satisfaction, is the pleasing remembrance of the many benefits and friendly offices I have done to others. ”

“Old age: A great sense of calm and freedom. When the passions have relaxed their hold, you may have escaped, not from one master but from many. ”

“Health is better than wealth”

“Snug as a bug in a rug”

“Well married a person has wings, poorly married shackles”