Quote by Kin Hubbard

When some fellers decide to retire nobody knows the difference.

When some fellers decide to retire nobody knows the differen

Summary

This quote highlights the inconspicuousness of retirement. It suggests that when certain individuals choose to retire, their absence or departure may go unnoticed or have little impact on those around them. It implies that people's contributions or influence may not be as significant or remembered as they might have thought, emphasizing the transient nature of individual achievements or roles in the larger scheme of things.

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