Quote by Samuel Johnson

I have thought of a pulley to raise me gradually; but that would give me pain, as it would counteract my natural inclination. I would have something that can dissipate the inertia and give elasticity to the muscles. We can heat the body, we can cool it; we can give it tension or relaxation; and surely it is possible to bring it into a state in which rising from bed will not be a pain.

I have thought of a pulley to raise me gradually; but that w

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their desire for a solution that eliminates the pain and effort of getting out of bed. They consider using a pulley system but acknowledge that it would go against their natural inclination, causing discomfort. Instead, they seek a method that would dissipate inertia and add elasticity to the muscles, making it easier to rise from bed. They propose using methods like heating, cooling, and providing tension or relaxation to the body, ultimately suggesting that it is possible to achieve a state where getting out of bed is no longer a painful experience.

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By Samuel Johnson

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