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We are such spendthrifts with our lives. The trick of living is to slip on and off the planet with the least fuss you can muster. I

We are such spendthrifts with our lives. The trick of livin

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This quote suggests that people tend to be wasteful with their lives, often overlooking the preciousness and brevity of time. It advises that the key to successful living is to navigate through life with minimal drama or unnecessary complications. By doing so, one can make the most of the finite time they have on Earth, focusing on what truly matters and embracing a more effortless and simple approach to existence.

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By Paul Newman, quoted by author of

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