“I knew if I waited around long enough something like this would happen.”

“The average age (longevity) of a meat eater is 63. I am on the verge of 85 and still work as hard as ever. I have lived quite long enough and am trying to die; but I simply cannot do it. A single beef-steak would finish me; but I cannot bring myself to swallow it. I am oppressed with a dread of living forever. That is the only disadvantage of vegetarianism.”

“I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig, you get dirty; and besides, the pig likes it.”

“No, really: I can't fight, I never could. I can't bring myself to dislike anyone enough.”

“As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death. ”

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.”

“Set me anything to do as a task, and it is inconceivable the desire I have to do something else.”