Avoided Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“If we can sleep without dreaming, it is well that painful dreams are avoided. If, while we sleep, we can have any pleasing dreams, it is as the French say, tant gagne, so much added to the pleasure of life.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 1785
Dreamless sleep avoids painful dreams; pleasant dreams add to life's pleasure, as the French say.
In simple terms: Dreams affect sleep quality and life enjoyment.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sleep habits that promote pleasant dreaming.
Themes
psychology
well‑being
culture
Mood
contemplative
optimistic
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- sleep hygiene
- nighttime rituals
- mental health
Key Concepts
sleep science
dream interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you influence your dream content?
- How do dreams shape your waking mood?
A Different Perspective
Dreams are not fully controllable.
