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Drug Quote by Thomas A. Edison

“Sleep is like a drug. Take too much at a time and it makes you dopey. You lose time and opportunities.” quote by Thomas A. Edison
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“Sleep is like a drug. Take too much at a time and it makes you dopey. You lose time and opportunities.”

Thomas A. Edison

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, 1920s, Thomas Edison

Excessive sleep reduces alertness and wastes valuable time that could be used for productive pursuits.

In simple terms: Too much sleep makes you lazy and wastes time.

Key Takeaway

Limit sleep to stay productive.

Themes

productivity health time management

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • work deadlines
  • study sessions
  • creative projects
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

circadian rhythm alertness opportunity cost

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much sleep do you need for optimal performance?
  • What activities suffer when you oversleep?
A Different Perspective

Over‑sleeping can impair performance and health if not balanced.

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