Done Quote by Samuel Beckett
“I still smile it's not worth the trouble any more for a long time now it's not been worth the trouble the tongue spring goes into the mud I stay like this not thirsty any more the tongue goes back into the mouth it closes it has to make a straight line now it's done I've made the image.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Endgame, Samuel Beckett, 1957
The speaker describes a state of resignation, finding peace in silence after endless struggle, suggesting that letting go of effort can bring calm.
In simple terms: Sometimes stopping the struggle brings relief.
Key Takeaway
Accept stillness when effort fails.
Themes
resignation
acceptance
silence
peace
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal burnout
- creative block
- mental fatigue
- meditation
- grief
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is silence a sign of surrender versus wisdom?
- What can you do before choosing to stop?
A Different Perspective
May lead to passivity rather than constructive change.