“I prefer old age to the alternative.”
“Old age is not that bad when you consider the alternative.”
“Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.”
“Other people salted away money for their old age, but Nanny preferred to accumulate memories.”
“It's nice to have a lot of money, but you know, you don't want to keep it around forever. I prefer buying things. Otherwise, it's a little like saving sex for your old age.”
“First don: O cuckoo, shall I call thee bird, Or but a wandering voice? Second don: State the alternative preferred, With reasons for your choice.”