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“What is certain is this, that I never rested in that way again, my feet obscenely resting on the earth, my arms on the handlebars and on my arms my head, rocking and abandoned. It is indeed a delporable sight, a deplorable example, for the people, who so need to be encouraged, in their bitter…” quote by Samuel Beckett
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““What is certain is this, that I never rested in that way again, my feet obscenely resting on the earth, my arms on the handlebars and on my arms my head, rocking and abandoned. It is indeed a delporable sight, a deplorable example, for the people, who so need to be encouraged, in their bitter toil, and to have before their eyes manifestations of strength only, of courage and joy, without which they might collapse, at the end of the day, and roll on the ground.””

Samuel Beckett

About This Quote

Source Play: Endgame, 1957

The passage describes a moment of physical and emotional exhaustion, urging people to find strength and courage in hardship.

In simple terms: Even in fatigue, seek courage.

Key Takeaway

Find strength despite weariness.

Themes

hardship exhaustion encouragement strength courage resilience

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • manual labor
  • long journeys
  • mental health crises
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

existentialism human endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain courage when exhausted?
  • What support systems help prevent collapse?
A Different Perspective

Physical limits may prevent recovery.

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