Dawn, n. The time when men of reason go to bed. Certain old men prefer to rise at about that time, taking a cold bath and a long walk with an empty stomach, and otherwise mortifying the flesh.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dawn is satirized as the time rational people sleep, mocking those who wake early for rigorous routines.
- In plain terms
- Rational people sleep at dawn; early risers torture themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Sleep when you need it instead of forcing early rising.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you struggle with early mornings?
- Why do people wake up so early?
Another view
Early rising can benefit some people.
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