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It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in
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"It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in the bad, the bad in the worst, and so grow gently old down all the unchanging days, and die one day like any other day, only shorter"

- Samuel Beckett

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This quote by Samuel Beckett speaks to the concept that everybody ought to have the right to their own memories and experiences, and to be able to recognize the great and bad in life. It recommends that life should be lived in a manner in which enables us to grow carefully old, and to die one day like any other day, but much shorter. This quote speaks to the idea that life must be lived with function and meaning, and that we ought to strive to recognize the good and bad in life, and to appreciate the minutes we have. It also talks to the concept that life is finite, and that we must take advantage of the time we have. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to live life to the fullest, and to appreciate the moments we have.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Beckett between April 13, 1906 and December 22, 1989. He/she was a famous Playwright from Ireland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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