“There is nothing to express, nothing with which to express, nothing from which to express, no power to express, no desire to express, together with the obligation to express.”
— Samuel Beckett
Simplified Meaning:
The person feels they have nothing to say, no tools to say it, no ideas or emotions to share, no energy to share it, and no wish to share, but still feel they must say something.
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Absurdism Communication Existentialism Expression Inner conflict Language Nihilism Obligation Paradox Philosophy