Quote by Simone de Beauvoir

Retirement may be looked upon either as a prolonged holiday or as a rejection, a being thrown on to the scrap-heap.

Retirement may be looked upon either as a prolonged holiday

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective one can have towards retirement. It suggests that retirement can be seen in two contrasting ways: as a well-deserved and fulfilling break from work, akin to a vacation; or as a disheartening experience of being discarded and rendered useless, as if being disposed of like scrap. Thus, the quote recognizes the inherent duality in retirement, illustrating how one's perception can greatly influence their experience of this stage in life.

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