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“I’m sixty-eight” he said, “I first bucked hay when I was seventeen. I thought, that day I started, I sure would hate to do this all my life. And dammit, that’s just what I’ve gone and done.” quote by Gary Snyder
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““I’m sixty-eight” he said, “I first bucked hay when I was seventeen. I thought, that day I started, I sure would hate to do this all my life. And dammit, that’s just what I’ve gone and done.””

Gary Snyder

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A man reflects on a lifelong job he once feared, realizing it became his identity.

In simple terms: Life can turn feared work into purpose.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unexpected paths.

Themes

work identity reflection

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career retrospectives
  • interviews
  • memoirs
  • documentaries

Key Concepts

life narrative acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What jobs have shaped you?
  • Do you love what you do now?
A Different Perspective

Fear may mask deeper passions.

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