Quote by Alexander Payne

Even if we die at 100, we're still dying young. I want at least 700 years. There's a lot of travelling and books to read and movies to see. I'm not going to squeeze it all in in 85 years.

Even if we die at 100, we're still dying young. I want at le

Summary

This quote expresses the desire for a longer lifespan in order to fully experience all that life has to offer. It implies that even if one lives to the age of 100, it still feels like dying young because there is so much more to explore and enjoy. The speaker wishes for at least 700 years to have ample time for traveling, reading books, watching movies, and indulging in all the experiences that cannot be fully achieved within a typical human lifespan of 85 years.

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Deception/lying

By Alexander Payne

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