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In a few days I'll have lived one score and three days in this vale of tears. On I plod --always bored, often drunk, doing no penance for my faults --rather do I become more tolerant of myself from day to day, hardening my crystal heart with blasphemous humor and shunning only toothpicks, pathos, and poverty as being the three unforgivable things in life.

In a few days I'll have lived one score and three days in th

Summary

This quote expresses a cynical and resigned perspective on life. The speaker reflects on their age and the overall disappointment and despair they perceive. They describe themselves as both bored and often drunk, avoiding any form of remorse or self-improvement. Instead, they embrace a blasphemous sense of humor, which serves as a shield to protect their heart from further pain. The speaker reveals their aversion towards toothpicks, pathos (excessive emotion or sadness), and poverty, viewing these as the three unforgivable aspects of life. Overall, the quote highlights a jaded outlook and a rejection of societal expectations.

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