My passions are all asleep from my having slumbered till…
“My passions are all asleep from my having slumbered till nearly eleven and weakened the animal fiber all over me to a delightful sensation about three degrees on this sight of faintness - if I had teeth of pearl and the breath of lilies I should call it languor - but as I am I must call it laziness. In this state of effeminacy the fibers of the brain are relaxed in common with the rest of the body, and to such a happy degree that pleasure has no show of enticement and pain no unbearable frown. Neither poetry, nor ambition, nor love have any alertness of countenance as they pass by me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A state of lethargy dulls creativity and desire, making even lofty pursuits feel distant.
In simple terms: Laziness dulls ambition and feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and combat mental stagnation.
Themes
laziness
creativity
motivation
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- academic work
- personal projects
- exercise
- social interaction
Key Concepts
psychology
physiology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits keep you in a state of lethargy?
- How can you re‑energize your mind and body?
A Different Perspective
Laziness can be a symptom of deeper health or emotional issues.