I live now on borrowed time, waiting in the anteroom for the summons that will inevitably come. And then - I go on to the next thing, whatever it is. One doesn't luckily have to bother about that.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is aware of their mortality and feels that they are living on borrowed time. They express a sense of anticipation for the inevitable call that will signal the end of their life, and they seem accepting of the fact that they will move on to whatever comes next after their death. The speaker also implies a sense of relief in not having to worry about what lies beyond this life, indicating a certain detachment or philosophical perspective on the subject.

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