Aside from battles, the history of nations seemed to consist of nothing but powerless old poops like myself, heavily medicated and vaguely beloved in the long ago, coming to kiss the boots of young psychopaths.

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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Aside from battles, the history of nations seemed to consist of nothing but powerless old poops like myself, heavily medicated and vaguely beloved in the long ago, coming to kiss the boots of young psychopaths. This quote captures the feeling of being an old fart who has experienced all of the good things that life has to offer. You are at peace with yourself, you are happy with your life, you are content with everything that has happened to you. Your best days are behind you and you are ready to drift off into blissful oblivion.

Source: Slapstick, Or Lonesome No More!

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