Quote by Doris Lessing

For the last third of life there remains only work. It alone is always stimulating, rejuvenating, exciting and satisfying.

For the last third of life there remains only work. It alone

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This quote suggests that in the later years of life, the only thing that continues to bring fulfillment and vitality is work. It implies that work is a source of constant stimulation, rejuvenation, excitement, and satisfaction. Instead of viewing work as a burden or something to retire from, the quote emphasizes the potential for work to be a driving force that keeps individuals engaged and fulfilled in their later years.

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