Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking from a troubled dream; it may be so the moment after death.


We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking

Summary

This quote suggests that just as we find relief and solace upon waking from a disturbing dream, it is possible that we may experience a similar sense of relief in the moments after death. It implies that the troubles and sufferings of life can be likened to a bad dream, and death may offer the escape or liberation from these struggles. It highlights the idea that death could potentially be seen as a release from the hardships of existence, leading to a sense of congratulation or salvation.

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Death
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
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