Quote by William Shakespeare

Thy best of rest is sleep,And that thou oft provok'st; yet grossly fear'stThy death, which is no more.

Thy best of rest is sleep,And that thou oft provok'st; yet g

Summary

This quote suggests that the optimum form of rejuvenation is sleep, a process that is often sought after and embraced. However, it highlights the paradoxical fear that humans have towards death, even though it is nothing more than the lack of existence. The quote encourages individuals to appreciate and value the restorative power of sleep, while acknowledging the irrationality of fearing death as if it were something substantial.

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Fear Death Sleep Rest

By William Shakespeare

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