I enjoy my rights, but I revel in my privileges.
The interest in Wisdom is fading. Soon there will not be enough left to support the aphorism, even though it tries to amuse by half-mocking the Wisdom it propounds.
Truth usually stammers at first.
Cynicism often draws correct conclusions, but nobody could live by its lights.
I tried self-sacrifice a couple of times in my youth.
Old age learns about less after a lifetime of more.