Come sleep, O sleep, the certain knot of peace, The baiting place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor man's wealth, the prisoner's release, The indifferent judge between the high and low.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sidney praises sleep as a source of peace, creativity, comfort, and equality for all people.
- In plain terms
- Sleep brings peace and comfort to everyone equally.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest is a universal equalizer and healer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you true peace?
- How does rest affect creativity?
Another view
Sleep does not always bring peace or solve problems.
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