“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

“Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better.”

“Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark.”

“Contrary to widespread beliefs that older populations consume resources that would otherwise go to youth, there is growing reason to think that older people may be just the resource children need.”

“ If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”

“Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.”