Quote by George Byron

I slept and dreamt that life was beauty I woke and found that life was duty.

I slept and dreamt that life was beauty I woke and found tha

Summary

This quote suggests that while we may idealize life and dream of it being beautiful, we ultimately realize that life requires us to fulfill our responsibilities and duties. It reflects the contrast between our desires for a perfect existence and the reality of having obligations and commitments in life. It conveys the idea that instead of passively dreaming, we must wake up and actively engage in fulfilling our obligations to find meaning and purpose in life.

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