Old people, on the whole, have fewer complaints than the young; but those chronic diseases which do befall them generally never leave them.

Those things which one has been accustomed to for a long time, although worse than things which one is not accustomed to, usually give less disturbance; but a change must sometimes be made to things one is not accustomed to.

The evening of life! Evening is the time for reflection. Amidst the busy and exciting occupations of the day there is seldom much opportunity for serious consideration. . . most people are so harassed and engrossed by the constant claims upon their time and attention as to scarcely be able to cast a hurried glance on things which are unseen and remote; and they feel how welcome and desirable is the evening hour for quiet meditation, for self-examination, and for the formation of wise and good purposes.

To every young person who honoureth the old, on account of their age, may God appoint those who shall honor him in his years.

Verily, to honor an old man is showing respect to God.