"There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat."

"Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how."

"And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days."

"Death is delightful. Death is dawn, The waking from a weary night Of fevers unto truth and light."

"If you would ask my mom what books I liked growing up, I liked Dr. Seuss."

"The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured."

"Old age has its pleasures, which, though different, are not less than the pleasures of youth."

"We're saying no changes for Medicare for people above the age of 55. And in order to keep the promise to current seniors who've already retired and organized their lives around this program, you have to reform it for the next generation."