Books · 1949
The world is an oyster, but you don't crack it open on a mattress.
— Arthur Miller ‧ Death of a Salesman
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
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An editorial interpretation.
This line calls the world an oyster, full of reward for anyone who opens it. But you can't crack it while lying on a mattress. The metaphor says opportunity takes effort, and rest alone won't pry it open.
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