The wisdom of the elderly is like the sun, it illuminates the whole village.

Old age is no place for sissies.

These are the arks, the trophies, I erect, That fortify thy name against old age.

Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.

Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.

We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing.

I was wise enough to never grow up while fooling most people into believing I had.

The weight of this sad time we must obey; speak what we feel, not what we ought to say. The oldest hath borne most: we that are young, shall never see so much, nor live so long.

Some people die at age 25 and aren't buried until they are 75.

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.

To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of human existence.

A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.

The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.

Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

Let me give you a tip on a clue to men’s characters: the man who damns money has obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it has earned it.

If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, in you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness, compassion, and respect, then you can carry on any kind of work, in any field, and function more effectively.

We are all one family in the world. Building a community that empowers everyone to attain their full potential through each of us respecting each other's dignity, rights and responsibilities makes thee world a better place to live.

Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.

You should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like milk and water, mingle together.

Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.

Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.

To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live accordingly to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust.

The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.

Those who would administer wisely must, indeed, be wise, for one of the serious obstacles in the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity.