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Boredom Quote by Stephenie Meyer

“I stared into her eyes, wide under the thick fringe of lashes, and yearned for sleep. Not for oblivion, as I had before, not to escape boredom, but because I wanted to *dream*. Maybe, if I could be unconscious, if I could dream, I could live for a few hours in a world where she and I could be…” quote by Stephenie Meyer
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“I stared into her eyes, wide under the thick fringe of lashes, and yearned for sleep. Not for oblivion, as I had before, not to escape boredom, but because I wanted to *dream*. Maybe, if I could be unconscious, if I could dream, I could live for a few hours in a world where she and I could be together. She dreamed of me. I wanted to dream of her.”

Stephenie Meyer

About This Quote

Source Novel: Twilight, 2005

She longs for an escape through dreaming, seeking connection with a loved one in an unconscious world.

In simple terms: Dreams become a refuge for love and longing.

Key Takeaway

Explore healthy ways to cope with longing.

Themes

love longing escape

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

psychology of dreaming unconscious desire emotional yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does dreaming offer that waking life doesn’t?
  • How can longing be addressed without escapism?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may blur reality and hinder real‑world connections.

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