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“What, all so soon asleep! I wish mine eyes Would, with themselves, shut up my thoughts...” quote by William Shakespeare
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“What, all so soon asleep! I wish mine eyes Would, with themselves, shut up my thoughts...”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1595

The speaker wishes their eyes could close, silencing thoughts, yearning for peace.

In simple terms: Desire for mental quiet.

Key Takeaway

Seek moments of stillness.

Themes

rest mindfulness inner peace

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • journaling
  • quiet time
  • nature walks

Key Concepts

mental health self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one cultivate lasting mental calm?
  • What practices help quiet the mind?
A Different Perspective

Quiet may be temporary.

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