Let me have men about me that are fat,...Sleek-headed men and such as sleep a-nights.Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look,He thinks too much; such men are dangerous."You're on Earth. There's no cure for that." - - Samuel Beckett
In Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," a character expresses a preference for men who are well-fed and content, contrasting them with those who are lean and intense. He suggests that those who are "sleek-headed" and sleep peacefully are more reliable, while those who are skinny and deep in thought, like Cassius, pose a threat. This highlights the speaker's belief that a thoughtful disposition can lead to dangerous ambition and unrest.
This idea resonates with Samuel Beckett's quote about the inevitability of existence. Being on Earth implies acceptance of life’s challenges, with no reprieve or escape. Together, these insights from both authors explore the themes of ambition, introspection, and the inherent struggles of human existence.
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