Beats Quote by Ben Jonson
“It strikes! one, two, Three, four, five, six. Enough, enough, dear watch, Thy pulse hath beat enough. Now sleep and rest; Would thou could'st make the time to do so too; I'll wind thee up no more.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Alchemist” (Act V), 1610
The speaker declares that the relentless passage of time demands rest, urging cessation of endless activity.
In simple terms: Time forces us to stop and rest.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits and allow rest.
Themes
time
rest
acceptance
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- work burnout
- creative projects
- personal health
Key Concepts
human mortality
life cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you need to pause?
- How does rest improve productivity?
A Different Perspective
Rest may be seen as weakness in some cultures.
