Quote by Samuel Beckett

Just under the surface I shall be, all together at first, then separate and drift, through all the earth and perhaps in the end through a cliff into the sea, something of me. A ton of worms in an acre, that is a wonderful thought, a ton of worms, I believe it.


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Summary

This quote reflects on the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. The speaker sees themselves as a hidden force beneath the surface, initially connected to everything but eventually drifting apart. The mention of worms highlights the organic process of decomposition and the idea of being dispersed throughout the earth, possibly ending up in the sea. The quote ultimately explores the transformative power of nature and embraces the thought of dissolving into the vastness of the world.

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Death
By Samuel Beckett
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