Quote by Walt Whitman

I cannot be awake for nothing looks to me as it did before, Or else I am awake for the first time, and all before has been a mean sleep.

I cannot be awake for nothing looks to me as it did before,

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's perspective has drastically shifted, causing them to see the world in a completely new light. They express that nothing appears as it did before, implying a heightened perception or awakening. This newfound clarity and awareness suggest that their previous state of consciousness was a mere slumber or ignorance. The quote prompts contemplation on the nature of reality and the transformative power of such awakening experiences.

By Walt Whitman

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