The fact is, it seems, that the most you can hope is to be a little less, in the end, the creature you were in the beginning, and the middle.
In the book "Molloy" by Samuel Beckett, the exploration of identity and transformation is central to its narrative. The quote emphasizes a sense of existential realization, suggesting that any change we pursue throughout our lives may only lead us to become slightly different versions of ourselves, rather than entirely new beings.
This perspective reflects a philosophical view on the nature of self, where the journey of life is less about becoming something entirely different and more about the subtle shifts in our essence. It implies that growth and change are inevitable, but they do not drastically alter our fundamental nature.
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