Fifteen years Quote by Thomas Dekker
““Do but consider what an excellent thing sleep is...that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. Who complains of want? of wounds? of cares? of great men's oppressions? of captivity? whilst he sleepeth? Beggars in their beds take as much pleasure kings: can we therefore surfeit on this delicate Ambrosia? Can we drink too much of that whereof to taste too little tumbles us into a churchyard, and to use it but indifferently throws us into Bedlam? No, no, look upon Endymion, the moon's minion, who slept three score and fifteen years, and was not a hair the worse for it.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Honest Whore, 1604
Sleep is a precious, restorative force that frees us from suffering, yet excess can lead to neglect of duty and madness.
In simple terms: Sleep heals but too much can be harmful.
Key Takeaway
Balance rest with responsibility.
Themes
health
rest
moderation
Mood
contemplative
cautionary
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- night shift work
- academic study
- stress management
Key Concepts
physiology
psychology
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How much sleep is optimal for you?
- What responsibilities suffer when you oversleep?
A Different Perspective
Over‑sleeping may mask deeper issues like depression.
