I asked her to look at me and after a few moments - (pause) - after a few moments she did, but the eyes just slits, because of the glare I bent over her to get them in the shadow and they opened. (Pause. Low) Let me in.
Samuel BeckettRead
I lay down across her with my face in her breasts and my hand on her. We lay there without moving. But under us all moved, and moved us, gently, up and down, and from side to side.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote depicts an intimate moment of connection and stillness in a relationship, underscoring the physical and emotional bond between two people.
In this quote, Samuel Beckett expresses a profound moment of intimacy where two individuals share a stillness, both physically and emotionally. While they remain still, the world around them continues to move, suggesting that their connection transcends external circumstances, highlighting the depth of their relationship and the comfort found in each other's presence.
Themes
IntimacyConnectionLoveStillnessAffection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the beauty of love.
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