Quote by Anthony Trollope

As to that leisure evening of life, I must say that I do not want it. I can conceive of no contentment of which toil is not to be the immediate parent.

As to that leisure evening of life, I must say that I do not

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their reluctance towards indulging in a leisurely retirement. They believe that true satisfaction and fulfillment can only come from hard work and effort. They find contentment in the notion that labor is the underlying cause of any sense of solace or accomplishment. Thus, they reject the idea of a leisurely existence in favor of a life driven by continuous striving and diligence.

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