I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man. - Louisa May Alcott

Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim, for the only chivalry worth having is that which is the readiest to to pay deference to the old, protect the feeble, and serve womankind, regardless of rank, age, or color.

Prosperity suits some people, and they blossom best in a glow of sunshine; others need the shade, and are the sweeter for a touch of frost.

I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you.