Bed Quote by Lewis Carroll
“When, as a child, I first opened my eyes on a Sunday-morning, a feeling of dismal anicipation, which began at least on the Friday,culminated. I knew what was before me, and my wish, if not my word, was "Would God it were evening!" It was no day of rest, but a day of texts, of catechisms (Watts'), of tracts about converted swearers, godly charwomen, and edifying deaths of sinners saved… There was but one rosy spot, in the distance, all that day: and that was "bed-time," which never could come too early!”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865 (paraphrased in a later essay)
The narrator describes a child's dread of a long, oppressive day, yearning for the relief of night and sleep.
In simple terms: A child feels trapped by endless obligations, longing for rest.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between duty and rest.
Themes
childhood
time perception
routine
longing
religion
Mood
wistful
contemplative
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- school schedules
- religious study
- work shifts
- creative projects
- personal downtime
Key Concepts
psychology of boredom
temporal anxiety
spiritual longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we make daily routines more meaningful?
- What small changes can bring relief?
A Different Perspective
It may overstate the gloom of routine, ignoring moments of joy.
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