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.
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The blind have no notion of time. The things of time are hidden from them too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that without the ability to see, one may also lack an understanding of time's passing.
In this quote, Samuel Beckett reflects on the relationship between perception and the experience of time. He posits that for the blind, the concept of time may be elusive, as visual cues often help individuals gauge its passage. This highlights a broader philosophical idea about how different senses shape our understanding of reality and existence.
Themes
TimePerceptionBlindnessRealityExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of reality, this quote can illustrate how our senses shape our understanding of the world.
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