"I believe that no characteristic is so distinctively human as the sense of indebtedness we feel, not necessarily for a favor received, but even for the slightest evidence of kindness; and there is nothing so boorish, savage, inhuman as to appear to be overwhelmed by a favor, let alone unworthy of it."

Be a pattern to others and then all will go well.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

Frugality includes all the other virtues.

Lucius Cassius ille quem populus Romanus verissimum et sapientissimum iudicem putabat identidem in causis quaerere solebat 'cui bono' fuisset. The famous Lucius Cassius, whom the Roman people used to regard as a very honest and wise judge, was in the habit of asking, time and again, 'To whose benefit?

Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another.

So you see, old age is really not so bad. May you come to know the condition!