“ When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist. ”
“ Beauty, more than bitterness, makes the heart break. ”
“ Preparation for old age should begin not later than one's teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled on retirement. ”
“ I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. ”
“ I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within. ”
“ Advice in old age is foolish for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey's end. ”
“ Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form. ”
“ It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father. ”
“ Beauty is worse than wine, it intoxicates both the holder and beholder. ”
“ I do not have much patience with a thing of beauty that must be explained to be understood. If it does need additional interpretation by someone other than the creator, then I question whether it has fulfilled its purpose. ”
“ Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference. ”
“ We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it. ”
“ Beauty is less important than quality. ”
“ To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am. ”
“ It is much easier to become a father than to be one. ”
“ After you're older, two things are possibly more important than any others: health and money. ”
“ My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people. ”
“ Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. ”
“ To be renewed is everything. What more could one ask for than to have one's youth back again? ”
“ I'm more comfortable with whatever's wrong with me than my father was whenever he felt he failed or didn't measure up to the standard he set. ”