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“How happy he whose toil Has o'er his languid pow'rless limbs diffus'd A pleasing lassitude; he not in vain Invokes the gentle Deity of dreams. His pow'rs the most voluptuously dissolve In soft repose; on him the balmy dews Of Sleep with double nutriment descend.” quote by John Armstrong
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“How happy he whose toil Has o'er his languid pow'rless limbs diffus'd A pleasing lassitude; he not in vain Invokes the gentle Deity of dreams. His pow'rs the most voluptuously dissolve In soft repose; on him the balmy dews Of Sleep with double nutriment descend.”

John Armstrong

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Finding peace in surrender allows the soul to rejuvenate and dream.

In simple terms: Rest renews.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calm.

Themes

tranquility dreams renewal

Mood

calm contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • sleep hygiene
  • creative brainstorming
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

psychology poetry spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you need active effort?
  • How does rest inspire creativity?
A Different Perspective

Over‑relaxation may hinder productivity.

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