Buy a Plane Ticket

“Travel is so rewarding that it should take precedence over other things younger people spend money on.” “You are not responsible for all the things that happen to you, but you are completely in control of your attitude and your reactions to them.” “Don’t waste your time worrying about getting old.”

Old people reveal the quiet secrets of life. The Times has a breezy overview, but on Cornell’s site — The Legacy Project — the wisdom is browsable by category. But really: buy a plane ticket. JetBlue is even having a sale.