Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

He is mad past recovery, but yet he has lucid intervals.

He is mad past recovery, but yet he has lucid intervals.

Summary

This quote suggests that although someone may be permanently insane, they still occasionally experience moments of clarity or sanity. It implies that while this individual cannot be completely cured of their madness, there are times when they can temporarily regain control of their thoughts and behavior. This observation serves to highlight the unpredictable nature of their mental condition, as well as the contrast between their moments of coherence and their overall state of madness.

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By Miguel de Cervantes

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