Quote by Samuel Beckett

Be again, be again. (Pause.) All that old misery. (Pause.) Once wasn't enough for you.

Be again, be again. (Pause.) All that old misery. (Pause.) O

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that someone is being encouraged to revisit their past pain and suffering. It implies that they have already experienced great misery, yet they are being urged to go through it once more. The repetition in "be again" highlights the notion of reliving or re-experiencing something unpleasant. This quote may symbolize the persistence of emotional baggage or the need for someone to confront and heal from their past in order to move forward. It suggests that simply surviving or enduring hardships once in life is not always enough for personal growth.

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By Samuel Beckett

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