Quote by Virginia Woolf

Fatigue is the safest sleeping draught.

Fatigue is the safest sleeping draught.

Summary

This quote suggests that fatigue or physical tiredness is the most effective and natural way to induce sleep. It implies that struggling with insomnia or other sleep difficulties can be eased by simply exhausting oneself through physical activity or hard work. The quote implies that unlike dependency on sleeping medications or sleeping draughts, fatigue is a safe and reliable method for promoting sleep.

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Sleep

By Virginia Woolf

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