Quote by Gertrude Stein, Originally publi

When I sleep I sleep and do not dream because it is as well that I am what I seem when I am in my bed and dream.

When I sleep I sleep and do not dream because it is as well

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This quote suggests that the person prefers to simply sleep and not dream. They believe that when they are asleep and dreaming, they are not their true selves and may not be perceiving reality accurately. By emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself, they choose to remain in a state of sleep without the influence of dreams.

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By Gertrude Stein, Originally publi

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