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I'll dream no more--by mainly mind Not even in sleep is…

“I'll dream no more--by mainly mind Not even in sleep is well resigned. My midnight orisons said o'er, I'll turn to rest and dream no more.” quote by Walter Scott
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“I'll dream no more--by mainly mind Not even in sleep is well resigned. My midnight orisons said o'er, I'll turn to rest and dream no more.”

Walter Scott

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 resolves to stop dreaming, believing that even in sleep the mind is unsettled, seeking peace through cessation of nocturnal thoughts.

In simple terms: Stopping dreaming to find peace.

Key Takeaway

Let go of restless thoughts.

Themes

rest peace mindfulness

Mood

reflective calm

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime anxiety
  • insomnia
  • meditation
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

psychology acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you release mental chatter?
  • What replaces dreaming for calm?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may still surface despite effort.

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