Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Peace, peace! he is not dead, he doth not sleep -- he hath awakened from the dream of life -- 'Tis we, who lost in stormy visions, keep with phantoms an unprofitable strife.

Peace, peace! he is not dead, he doth not sleep -- he hath a

Summary

This quote suggests that death is not an end, but rather a state of awakening. It speculates that when someone dies, they are free from the illusions and struggles of life, while it is the living who continue to be burdened by imaginary conflicts and futile pursuits. The phrase "he is not dead, he doth not sleep" could imply that death is a transition into a more peaceful existence, contrasting with the chaotic and dreamlike nature of life.

By Percy Bysshe Shelley

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