--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When the night is someone else's, and…" description: "\"When the night is someone else's, and you're trying to get some sleep; when you're thoughts are too expensive, to ever want to keep\" — Paul David Hewson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b0/paul-david-hewson-268585_bad-dreams_when-the-night-is-someone-else-s-and-you_735840.jpg" --- # When the night is someone else's, and you're trying to get… ![“When the night is someone else's, and you're trying to get some sleep; when you're thoughts are too expensive, to ever want to keep” quote by Paul David Hewson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b0/paul-david-hewson-268585_bad-dreams_when-the-night-is-someone-else-s-and-you_735840.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b0/paul-david-hewson-268585_bad-dreams_when-the-night-is-someone-else-s-and-you_735840.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b0/paul-david-hewson-268585_bad-dreams_when-the-night-is-someone-else-s-and-you_735840.jpg) > “When the night is someone else's, and you're trying to get some sleep; when you're thoughts are too expensive, to ever want to keep” [Paul David Hewson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paul-david-hewson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When night belongs to others and thoughts become costly, sleep feels unattainable. **In simple terms:** Expensive thoughts keep you awake. Key Takeaway Practice mental quiet before sleep. Themes insomnia night mental overload stress Mood melancholic thoughtful Type Bad dreams:0 Night:1 Sleep:1 Thinking to much:0 Thoughts:0 Trying Sleep:0 Night Trying:0 Sleep Thoughts:0 Thoughts Expensive:0 When to use this quote - late‑night work - anxiety episodes - creative brainstorming Key Concepts psychology sleep hygiene Questions to Reflect On - How can you quiet your mind at night? 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