"Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women."

"I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine."

"It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight."

"In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed."

"Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses."

"The Romantic poets were the prototype ramblers, and I've often found myself following in their footsteps - although perhaps not all of their footsteps since a typical walk for Samuel T. Coleridge might last two days and cover 145km."

"The power of the ballot we need in sheer defense, else what shall save us from a second slavery?"

"In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy."