Are you thankful for not being young?''Yes, sir. If I was young, it would all have to be gone through again, and the end would be a weary way off, don't you see?...

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker is grateful for not being young anymore. They express relief because if they were young, they would have to experience all the hardships and challenges all over again, causing the end goals or desired outcomes to seem far and exhausting. This implies that the speaker appreciates the wisdom and experience that comes with age, rather than longing for youthfulness.

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