Arise Quote by Ogden Nash
“Sleep is perverse as human nature, Sleep is perverse as legislature… So people who go to bed to sleep Must count French premiers or sheep, And people who ought to arise from bed Yawn and go back to sleep instead.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Sleep is perverse as human nature", published 1940s
Nash humorously critiques how people struggle to fall asleep, counting thoughts or sheep, and sometimes stay in bed despite needing to rise.
In simple terms: Sleep can be a frustrating, irrational battle.
Key Takeaway
Accept sleep’s quirks.
Themes
humor
sleep
human nature
irony
Mood
playful
wry
Type
humorous
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime routine
- stress management
- sleep hygiene
Key Concepts
Cognitive dissonance
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we count sheep?
- What habits keep you awake?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex sleep disorders.
