Inspirational Quote by John Donne
“But think that we Are but turned aside to sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnet X, 1633
The speaker feels life is a brief pause, like sleep, before awakening to eternity.
In simple terms: Life is a short sleep before awakening.
Live fully, aware of life's brevity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- religious contemplation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing life as sleep change your priorities?
- What does awakening mean to you?
It may ignore the value of daily experiences.