Quote by Guy de Maupassant

I have come to the conclusion that the bed comprehends our whole life; for we were bom in it, we live in it, and we shall die in it.

I have come to the conclusion that the bed comprehends our w

Summary

This quote suggests that the bed symbolizes the entirety of our existence. It highlights the three major phases of life: birth, life, and death. The idea is that from our first moments in the world, to the many moments we spend sleeping and resting, to our final moments as we pass away, the bed serves as a significant and essential part of our journey. It encapsulates the cycle of individual lives, emphasizing the bed as a symbol of comfort, peace, and inevitability.

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Life Beds

By Guy de Maupassant

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