Quote by C.S. Lewis

It is a very funny thing that the sleepier you are, the longer you take about getting to bed.

It is a very funny thing that the sleepier you are, the long

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the irony of how the urge to procrastinate seems to intensify when one is feeling tired. Despite feeling sleepy and in need of rest, individuals often find themselves prolonging the process of going to bed. This observation illustrates the peculiar contrast between our body's need for sleep and our tendency to resist meeting that need, resulting in a humorous paradox.

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By C.S. Lewis

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