Quote by Lev Grossman

And I'm not as young as I once was. At my age, I don't have time to be bored.

And I'm not as young as I once was. At my age, I don't have

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This quote implies that as one gets older, time becomes more valuable, and therefore, being bored becomes less acceptable. The speaker acknowledges that they were once young and may have had more leisure time to engage in boredom. However, with the passing of time, the urgency to make the most of every moment increases, leaving no room or patience for feeling bored. This statement suggests a perspective that highlights the importance of utilizing time wisely and cherishing its limited nature, especially as one ages.

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