C'etait l'heure ou l'essaim des reves malfaisants Tord sur leurs oreillers les bruns adolescents.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote describes a night when malicious dreams haunt the pillows of dark adolescents.
- In plain terms
- Bad dreams trouble young people at night.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of negative thoughts that can disturb peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams do you notice at night?
- How can you calm a restless mind?
Another view
The language is cryptic and may not convey a clear actionable message.
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