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" Ada: And why life? (Pause.) Why life, Henry? (Pause.) Is there anyone about?
Henry: Not a living soul.
Ada: I thought as much. (Pause.) When we longed to have it to ourselves there was always someone. Now that it does not matter the place is deserted. "

Samuel Beckett , Embers


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Samuel Beckett quote : Ada: And why life? (Pause.) Why life, Henry? (Pause.) Is there anyone about?<br />Henry: Not a living soul.<br />Ada: I thought as much. (Pause.) When we longed to have it to ourselves there was always someone. Now that it does not matter the place is deserted.