Jimmy Carter wrote a book "The Virtues of Aging" in 1988 and a few of his retirement quotes are:

"There are two periods in our lives when we have exceptional freedom: at college age and when we begin our retirement years. At those times, we have relatively few restrictions and obligations..."

"The first thing we have to do is to answer some basic questions that confront millions of retirees... what (are) our assets and abilities? What (are) the dependable factors in a good life, and how can we recognize and develop them? (What will make) it possible for us to be... satisfied in the future? Do we have anything... to offer to others in the years ahead?"

"We have to assess our potential and limits, envision the final result we desire, make ambitious plans accordingly, and then implement them."

"With time on our hands, the least we can do is select a few things that we really like that might still be enjoyed. One approach is simply to enumerate the time and places in our lives that have been most delightful, and then to repeat them..."

"In addition to transient pleasures, it's also helpful to recapitulate our personal accomplishments (service commitments), or interests of the past... We can now make time to resurrect one or more, learn more about them, and develop a new hobby or profession... The choices are unlimited. We should consider our life expanding, not contracting."

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