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But think that we Are but turned aside to sleep.

“But think that we Are but turned aside to sleep.” quote by John Donne
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“But think that we Are but turned aside to sleep.”

John Donne

About This Quote

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

The speaker feels life is a brief pause, like sleep, before awakening to eternity.

In simple terms: Life is a short sleep before awakening.

Key Takeaway

Live fully, aware of life's brevity.

Themes

mortality spirituality time

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • religious contemplation
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

temporality awakening ephemerality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does viewing life as sleep change your priorities?
  • What does awakening mean to you?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore the value of daily experiences.

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