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Quote by Samuel Beckett

“I must be happy, he said, it is less pleasant than I should have thought.”

Book:Malone Dies

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Malone Dies

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Samuel Beckett

Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His works are characterized by their minimalist style, existential themes, and use of language. His most famous works include 'Waiting for Godot' and 'Molloy'. Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. more

“She remembered the days when she and her best friend would draw hearts on the beach, the waves erasing their ephemeral creations. Those carefree moments seemed like a distant dream now—afternoons at the arcade, junk food on the boardwalk. She couldn’t recall the last time she did anything so wonderfully silly.”

Past Memories Childhood

Book:One Day, A Thousand Autumns

Source: One Day, A Thousand Autumns

“We sacrifice their childhood on the altar of preparing them for adulthood. But what if childhood was the preparation? What if having a whole childhood was the key to a healthy adulthood?”

Childhood Family Values

Book:The Wild and Free Family: Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection

Source: The Wild and Free Family: Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection

“Children who grew up in homes like mine, just them and their parents with no separation, physically or emotionally, become experts in a very particular type of seeing. We learn to see things that are hidden, and things that aren't there at all. We become particularly sensitive to the moods and emotions of others. We are nimble and excellent at shape-shifting. We oscillate between feeling special and feeling alone. We feel simultaneously capable of both saving and destroying those we love.”

Childhood Reflective

Book:My Body

Source: My Body