Quotes about "Retirement & Later Life"

Worrying about how you'll be remembered is pointless. Better to try to live your life in such a way that people will respect you while you're still alive. ”

As we get older, life becomes very complicated in terms of concessions we have to make. ”

It is the small things in life which count; it is the inconsequential leak which empties the biggest reservoir. ”

I learned one thing in Watergate: I was well-intentioned but rationalized illegal behavior. You cannot live your life other than walking in the truth. Your means are as important as your ends. ”

In life we shall find many men that are great, and some that are good, but very few men that are both great and good. ”

Life isn't like a book. Life isn't logical or sensible or orderly. Life is a mess most of the time. And theology must be lived in the midst of that mess. ”

Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route. ”

Doubt is the vestibule through which all must pass before they can enter into the temple of wisdom. ”

Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance. ”

Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. ”