In the past, before the master plan was adopted and before the implementation phase began, there were vehicles passing by on and near the core areas in Lumbini disturbing the peace and quietude that are essential in Buddhism.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN KATHMANDU

Arguably, the present passion for executing murderers is a passing phase: America has dropped it in the past, and some dozen states and the District of Columbia do not have a death penalty.

ECONOMIST: Death and the American

It is not retirement that does it, I think that I have found in my own life that certain aspects of that third phase, passing the torch, are just really appealing and make me happy and I think are somewhat valuable.

FORBES: The Three Phases of Careers - Where Are You and Where Should You Be?