"我不是不朽的。福斯塔斯和我从未签订过契约，但我已经非常接近了。"
— Anne Sexton
Simplified Meaning:
The speaker is saying that they are not invincible or ever-lasting, like a character who never dies. They mention Faustus, a man from old stories who made a deal with the devil to gain magical powers and more life. Even though the speaker didn't make a deal with the devil like Faustus did, they feel almost as powerful or capable. Imagine someone who is really good at a sport, working hard and training all the time. They feel unstoppable, even though they know they can’t win forever. They haven’t cheated to get better, but they feel so close to greatness it seems like nothing can stop them. This quote can remind us that while we can achieve a lot through hard work and skill, we should remember we're still human. It's important to push ourselves but also to stay humble and understand our limits.
