Quote by George Burns

I'm at the age now where just putting my cigar in its holder is a thrill.

I'm at the age now where just putting my cigar in its holder

Summary

This quote seems to convey the speaker's realization of reaching an older age, specifically a point where even minor actions bring them joy. It suggests that the speaker is finding contentment and pleasure in simple pleasures and rituals, symbolized here by the act of placing a cigar in its holder. It could be interpreted as an observation of finding satisfaction and enjoyment in the smaller, often overlooked aspects of life as one grows older.

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By George Burns

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