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“A tiredness crept over her that would shame narcoleptics. She could sleep anytime, anywhere, in any position. No hyperbole. I mean, we'd be at the dinner table, and I'd be in mid-sentence when I'd detect a fresh, eerie silence in the room, the kind that didn't sound to my blind man's ears like…” quote by Ryan Knighton
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““A tiredness crept over her that would shame narcoleptics. She could sleep anytime, anywhere, in any position. No hyperbole. I mean, we'd be at the dinner table, and I'd be in mid-sentence when I'd detect a fresh, eerie silence in the room, the kind that didn't sound to my blind man's ears like somebody listening. I'd just carry on with dinner, and hope that she'd made it to bed this time.””

Ryan Knighton

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “Sleep” by Ryan Knighton, 2015

The narrator describes overwhelming fatigue that feels more severe than narcolepsy, illustrating how exhaustion can dominate daily life and affect social interactions.

In simple terms: Extreme fatigue overwhelms daily life.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address severe exhaustion.

Themes

fatigue health daily life

Mood

tired reflective

Type

observational personal

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family dinner
  • social gatherings
  • personal health

Key Concepts

sleep disorders mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your extreme tiredness?
  • How can you manage fatigue in social settings?
A Different Perspective

Excessive sleep may indicate underlying health issues needing attention.

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