Something, "New"

When I began this project, it came from a place of sorrow and pain. Yet, I was extremely happy. There is a proverb that explains this but I don't want to divert. There is a man that I know or knew, I should say. But in hearing that his character hasn't change in over 30 years, I found that astounding (I have witnesses). I don't mean this in a good or bad way however. I was fascinated that this man held himself through all of life's attempts to change your character! That in fact, and true; is how I was "revived," but not wrapped in "something old but something new."