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 shall state silences more competently than ever a better man spangled the butterflies of vertigo.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests the power of silence and its expression in a profound way, surpassing even the most skilled artists.
In this quote, Samuel Beckett emphasizes the significance of silence and how it can be articulated more effectively than conventional forms of expression. It reflects on the complexities of human emotion and experience, suggesting that even a seasoned individual may find awe in the subtleties of silence, portraying it as a deeper and sometimes more impactful form of communication than mere words or vivid imagery.
Themes
SilenceExpressionArtCommunicationHuman Experience
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the power of non-verbal communication, this quote could illustrate how silence can be more telling than words.
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