People grow old by deserting their ideals. Swallowing angry words is much easier than having to eat them. Beware of the man who knows the answer before he understands the question. It is those who have tried it most frequently who are convinced that marriage is a failure. Only a mediocre person is always at his best.
Experience is what causes a person to make new mistakes instead of the same old ones.
Middle age is when you have a choice of two temptations and choose the one that will get you home earlier. If you get caught with your pants down, pull'em up, and lie about it. Too many people are ready to carry the stool when the piano needs to be moved. Blessed are the incumbents, for they shall inherit their own mess. You can't make a long jump without getting sand in your shorts.