You can never, never have too many books
Families in real life don't tend to resolve things neatly.
If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul.
I don't think that I have any musical talent.
From my perspective, there's no reason to be afraid of aging, because if you age, you're lucky! The alternative is death.
It's never too late. Don't focus on what was taken away. Find something to replace it, and acknowledge the blessing you have.