“He doesn t mind if he dies... indeed, he would like to die; but yet he fears to fall. He would welcome a long sleep; but not at the price of falling to it.”
“...poetry is paying attention to life when all the world seems asleep to its beauties and truths...”
“People who are contented and serene sleep well. They fall asleep easily, stay asleep, and wake refreshed. Conversely, people who are anxious, stressed, or depressed do not sleep well, and chronic insomnia is strongly associated with mood disorders. These are clear correlations, but what is cause and what is effect is not clear. Most experts agree that sleep and mood are closely related, that healthy sleep can enhance emotional well-being, while insufficient quantity or quality of sleep can adversely affect it.”
“Ah, wonderful sleep. I love to sleep. It s one of the things I m really good at.”
“I used to be free spirited, now I m just free of sleep. I got a burning passion in my throat. I got a burning passion inside me.”
“My brain has become my enemy. We fight over creation and his need for sleep.”