Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Age is my alarm clock, the old man said. Why do old men wake so early? Is it to have one longer day? I don't know, the boy said. All I know is that young boys sleep late and hard.


Age is my alarm clock, the old man said. Why do old men wake

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast in sleep patterns between old men and young boys. The old man suggests that age serves as their internal alarm clock, causing them to wake up early. The boy, unable to grasp the reason behind this, simply observes that young boys tend to sleep late and deeply. The quote raises the question of whether old men wake early to extend their limited time or if it's influenced by the natural aging process. It highlights the different stages of life and how they affect our sleep habits.

By Ernest Hemingway
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