It's an infernal nuisance to love Life as I do. I seem to love it more as time goes on rather than less. It never becomes a habit to me. It's always a marvel. I do hope I'll be able to keep in it long enough to do some really good work. I'm sick of people dying who promise well.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their profound love and fascination for life, describing it as an overwhelming nuisance. The speaker's affection for life has not diminished over time; instead, it has grown stronger. They find life to be a constant source of wonder rather than a mundane routine. However, they also voice frustration over the premature deaths of promising individuals. The speaker hopes to live long enough to make a meaningful contribution themselves and expresses a feeling of fatigue and disappointment with the mortality of talented people.

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