“Friendship takes time and energy if it's going to work. You can luck into something great, but it doesn't last if you don't give it proper appreciation. Friendship can be so comfortable, but nurture it-don't take it for granted.”

“You don't luck into integrity. You work at it.”

“A lady likes to be complimented on her looks, her eyes, her figure. But the personality comments are much appreciated.”

“It’s [old age] not a surprise, we knew it was coming – make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.”

“All creatures must learn to coexist. That’s why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their lives in harmony. Of course, they can’t mate or the mice would explode.”

“People have told me 'Betty, Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with old friends...'.. At my age, if I wanted to keep in touch with old friends, I'd need a Ouija board”

“Retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren't going to get rid of me that way.”