Long sleep Quote by William Shakespeare
““Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not. Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments Will hum about mine ears; and sometimes voices, That, if I then had waked after long sleep, Will make me sleep again: and then, in dreaming, The clouds methought would open, and show riches Ready to drop upon me; that, when I waked, I cried to dream again. STE.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 2
The speaker longs for music that soothes without harm, dreaming of abundant blessings that seem to fall from the sky, and wishes to return to that dream state.
In simple terms: Yearns for harmless music and dreamlike riches.
Key Takeaway
Seek soothing experiences and cherish hopeful dreams.
Themes
beauty
music
dreams
longing
hope
Mood
wistalgic
hopeful
contemplative
Type
literary
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Listening to calming music
- creative writing
- meditation
- artistic inspiration
- seeking comfort
Key Concepts
Aesthetic pleasure
transcendence
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the music represent in your life?
- Can you find real‑world equivalents of “riches” that inspire you?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may be fleeting and not translate into real fulfillment.
