Dreams Quote by Philippa Gregory
““Each hour burns slowly away, although time means nothing to him now. Time is quite lost to him in his eternal darkness, in his eternal timelessness, though it leans so heavily on me. All day long I wait for the slow rolling in of the gray evening and the mournful tolling of the Compline bell, when I can go to the chapel and pray for his soul, though he will never again hear my whispers, nor the quiet chanting of the priests. Then I can go to bed. But when I get to bed I dare not sleep because I cannot bear the dreams that come. I dream of him. Over and over again I dream of him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Boleyn Girl, 2001
The narrator describes endless waiting and grief, feeling time stretched and meaningless while haunted by memories of a lost loved one.
In simple terms: Grief makes time feel endless and painful.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief, seek support.
Themes
grief
time
memory
loneliness
waiting
Mood
somber
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
emotional
reflective
When to use this quote
- mourning a a
- nighttime anxiety
- spiritual rituals
- seeking closure
Key Concepts
existential dread
memory persistence
psychological torment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does lingering grief affect daily life?
- Can rituals help process loss?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may intensify sorrow, not resolve it.
