Caro m' e 'l sonno, e piu l'esser di sasso, Mentre che 'l danno e la vergogna dura: Non veder, non sentir, m' e gran ventura; Pero non mi destar, deh! parla basso
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prefers sleep or being a statue to facing ongoing shame and pain.
- In plain terms
- He would rather not see or feel the suffering caused by his current situation.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoiding painful awareness can sometimes feel like a blessing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is ignorance better than knowledge?
- How do you cope with shame?
Another view
Ignoring pain does not resolve the underlying issue.
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