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James Joyce

Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age.

Age

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James Joyce is saying it is preferable to face death with strong feelings and energy rather than slowly lose vitality and joy as one grows older. He emphasizes living fully and intensely until the end instead of gradually declining in spirit over time.

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