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“She goes back to bed, turns out the light, and can hear herself start to snore before she falls off into sleep. She doesn’t know why so many people hate snoring. She finds it soothing. White noise, with a ruffle.” quote by Elizabeth Berg
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““She goes back to bed, turns out the light, and can hear herself start to snore before she falls off into sleep. She doesn’t know why so many people hate snoring. She finds it soothing. White noise, with a ruffle.””

Elizabeth Berg

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Sound of Silence” by Elizabeth Berg, 2015

She finds comfort in the noise of her own snoring, contrasting others’ dislike of it.

In simple terms: She enjoys her own snoring while others find it annoying.

Key Takeaway

Accept personal quirks that differ from others.

Themes

self‑acceptance comfort noise perception

Mood

reflective calm

Type

personal observational

When to use this quote

  • nighttime routine
  • sleep hygiene
  • personal habits
  • social interactions

Key Concepts

subjective comfort social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle personal habits that others dislike?
  • What benefits can you find in embracing idiosyncrasies?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone will share your preferences, which can cause misunderstanding.

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