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“Flying was no cure for want of sleep. The brain wanted time to recycle: when it became all one long, uninterrupted day, the ability to keep going and to keep thinking was no warrant it was healty even for Superman.-Superman” quote by C.J. Cherryh
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““Flying was no cure for want of sleep. The brain wanted time to recycle: when it became all one long, uninterrupted day, the ability to keep going and to keep thinking was no warrant it was healty even for Superman.-Superman””

C.J. Cherryh

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Dreaming Void" by C.J. Cherryh, 1996

Even Superman needs rest; continuous effort without pause is unsustainable.

In simple terms: Even heroes need rest.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize rest for sustained performance.

Themes

fiction heroism wellbeing

Mood

cautionary thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • work schedules
  • creative projects
  • high‑stress jobs

Key Concepts

exhaustion balance human limits mythic hero

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you schedule breaks?
  • What signals indicate you need rest?
A Different Perspective

Rest may be seen as weakness.

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