Quote by C.S. Lewis

When the voice of your friend or the page of your book sinks into democratic equality with the pattern of the wallpaper, the feel of your clothes, your memory of last night, and the noises from the road, you are falling asleep. The highly selective consciousness enjoyed by fully alert men, with all its builded sentiments and consecrated ideals, has as much to be called real as the drowsy chaos, and more.

When the voice of your friend or the page of your book sinks

Summary

This quote by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the experience of falling asleep and the merging of reality with the subconscious. It suggests that when the voices and words around us begin to blend in with our surroundings and blend into our everyday experiences, it signifies that we are entering a state of sleep. The quote also highlights the notion that our fully alert and conscious state, with its distinct thoughts, emotions, and values, can be seen as more "real" than the chaotic nature of our dreams and drowsiness.

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By C.S. Lewis

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