Every man Quote by Samuel Beckett
““To every man his little cross. (He sighs.) Till he dies. (Afterthought.) And is forgotten.””
About This Quote
Source Play: “Endgame”, 1957
Everyone carries personal burdens that persist until death and are eventually forgotten.
In simple terms: We all bear burdens that fade.
Accept and release personal burdens.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief
- aging
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning amid suffering?
- What can be done to honor forgotten lives?
Focusing on burdens can hinder living fully.