A mask of dirty old hairy leather, with two holes and a slit, it was too far gone for the old trick of please your honour and God reward you and pity upon me. It was disastrous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A worn mask symbolizes a persona that has lost its power to manipulate or appeal to others.
- In plain terms
- My mask no longer hides my true self.
- What can you take from it?
- Disguises lose their effect over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you wear a mask?
- What happens when it fails?
Another view
It overlooks new masks.
More from Samuel Beckett
I felt weak, perhaps I was.
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Permalink to quote #35 It was long since I had longed for anything and the effect on me was horrible.
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