Awake Quote by Ken Kesey
“We'd just shared the last beer and slung the empty can out the window at a stop sign and were just waiting back to get the feel of the day, swimming in that kind of tasty drowsiness that comes over you after a day of going hard at something you enjoy doing -- half sunburned and half drunk and keeping awake only because you wanted to savor the taste as long as you could.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, 1962
A moment of relaxed contentment follows intense effort, blending sun, alcohol, and lingering pleasure.
In simple terms: Relaxed joy after hard work.
Key Takeaway
Savor the moment.
Themes
leisure
reflection
pleasure
Mood
calm
nostalgic
Type
descriptive
reflective
When to use this quote
- post‑work relaxation
- sunny day
- drinking with friends
- slow contemplation
Key Concepts
mindfulness
sensory experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance enjoyment with responsibility?
- What rituals help you unwind after effort?
A Different Perspective
May lead to complacency if over‑indulged.
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![“If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles. [If the wise erred not, it would go hard with fools.]” quote by George Herbert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/681/george-herbert-107_fool_if-the-wise-erred-not-it-would-goe-hard_1210466.jpg)
