Quote by Benjamin Franklin

There will be sleeping enough in the grave

There will be sleeping enough in the grave

Summary

This quote implies that there is no need to waste time by sleeping excessively in the present, because there will be ample time for rest in death. It suggests that life is short and should be lived to the fullest, and instead of wasting precious time on unnecessary sleeping, one should embrace and make the most out of the time they have in the world.

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