Quote by Samuel Beckett

Personally I have no bone to pick with graveyards, I take the air there willingly, perhaps more willingly than elsewhere, when take the air I must.

Personally I have no bone to pick with graveyards, I take th

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker feels a sense of peace and contentment when in graveyards. They have no qualms or objections about being in such places. In fact, they willingly choose to spend time there, finding it more preferable than other places when they need to "take the air." This could indicate that the speaker finds solace or finds it easier to reflect on life and mortality in graveyards compared to other environments.

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By Samuel Beckett

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