Original artwork, not a still
Death of a Salesman ‧ 1949
The world is an oyster, but you don't crack it open on a mattress.
Behind the line
What it means
Our 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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