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
It's so nice to know where you're going, in the early stages. It almost rids you of the wish to go there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Having a clear direction in the initial phases can diminish the urgency to actually reach that destination.
This quote by Samuel Beckett suggests that when one has a clear understanding of their goals or direction early on, it can create a sense of comfort and satisfaction that might reduce the immediate desire to pursue those goals. It highlights the paradox of how anticipation and planning can sometimes overshadow the actual journey towards achieving those aspirations.
Themes
DirectionJourneyGoalsAnticipationPlanning
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational talk on the importance of goal setting.
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