Spend the years of learning squanderingCourage for the years of wanderingThrough a world politely turningFrom the loutishness of learning.
In this quote from Samuel Beckett's "Collected Poems in English and French," the author reflects on the tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the challenges encountered in life. He suggests that the time dedicated to learning can sometimes feel wasted when faced with the harsh realities of existence, where growth and exploration can feel daunting. There seems to be a critique of those who navigate the world without fully engaging...