Peace, peace! he is not dead, he doth not sleep - he hath…
“Peace, peace! he is not dead, he doth not sleep - he hath awakened from the dream of life - 'Tis we, who lost in stormy visions, keep with phantoms an unprofitable strife.”
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 laments the futile struggle against imagined enemies, urging release from illusory conflict.
In simple terms: Let go of pointless battles with imagined foes.
Key Takeaway
Release mental strife.
Themes
illusion
conflict
inner peace
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- therapy
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What imagined enemies do you fight?
- How can you transform conflict into peace?
A Different Perspective
The dream may mask deeper truths that need confronting.