How do you manage it, she said, at your age? I told her I'd been saving up for her all my life.

๐Ÿ“– Samuel Beckett

๐ŸŒ Irish  |  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Playwright

๐ŸŽ‚ April 13, 1906  โ€“  โšฐ๏ธ December 22, 1989
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In the quote from Samuel Beckett's works "Krapp's Last Tape" and "Embers," a character reflects on the complexities of managing life's challenges and responsibilities with age. The question posed, "How do you manage it, at your age?" highlights the expectation of wisdom and capability that come with growing older.

The narrator responds by revealing a lifelong commitment to preparing for the future, suggesting that their experiences and savings have been accumulated to face present difficulties. This exchange illustrates the interplay between age, experience, and the burden of existence, encapsulating a poignant moment of reflection on perseverance and the passage of time.

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