Birth Quote by Samuel Beckett
“Have you not done tormenting me with your accursed time! It's abominable! When! When! One day, is that not enough for you, one day he went dumb, one day I went blind, one day we'll go deaf, one day we were born, one day we shall die, the same day, the same second, is that not enough for you? They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Endgame, Samuel Beckett, 1957
The quote expresses existential frustration with time’s relentless, oppressive passage and the absurdity of life’s fleeting moments.
In simple terms: Life feels trapped in endless, painful time.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence, seek meaning despite absurdity.
Themes
existentialism
absurdity
time
mortality
frustration
Mood
melancholic
intense
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
Existential dread
absurdist perspective
temporal anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing time’s limits change your priorities?
- What can you do to find meaning in fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
The focus on time may overlook agency and coping strategies.
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