Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

I divide my time as follows: half the time I sleep, the other half I dream. I never dream when I sleep, for that would be a pity, for sleeping is the highest accomplishment of genius.

I divide my time as follows: half the time I sleep, the othe

Summary

This quote suggests that half of the speaker's time is dedicated to sleep, while the other half is spent indulging in their dreams. However, they mention that they never dream while they sleep, implying that their dreams come to fruition when they are awake. The speaker holds sleeping in high regard, viewing it as a significant achievement of genius. It implies that their dreams, which might represent their aspirations, inspiration, or creative ideas, are so vivid and enthralling that they do not want to experience them during the unconscious state of sleep.

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By Soren Kierkegaard

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