Quote by Samuel Beckett

I shall state silences more competently than ever a better man spangled the butterflies of vertigo.

I shall state silences more competently than ever a better m

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing their ability to articulate and convey silence with more proficiency than anyone else could even approach achieving. They compare this skill to a hypothetical "better man" who could successfully adorn the perplexing and disorienting phenomena of vertigo with butterflies, implying that their mastery of depicting silence exceeds even such extraordinary aptitude. The quote underscores the speaker's confidence in their ability to creatively and evocatively describe the profound impact and significance of silence.

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