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I fell asleep reading a dull book and dreamed I kept on reading, so I awoke from sheer boredom
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"I fell asleep reading a dull book and dreamed I kept on reading, so I awoke from sheer boredom"

- Heinrich Heine

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This quote by Heinrich Heine speaks with the power of dullness. Heine recommends that the dullness of the book was so fantastic that it caused him to go to sleep, and even in his dreams he was still checking out the very same dull book. This speaks with the power of monotony, and how it can be so overwhelming that it can even invade our dreams. Heine's quote likewise speaks to the importance of finding activities that are engaging and promoting. Monotony can be a powerful force, and it is important to find activities that are fascinating and engaging to avoid going to sleep from large dullness. Heine's quote is a pointer to find activities that are stimulating and engaging, and to prevent activities that are dull and dull.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Heinrich Heine between December 13, 1797 and February 17, 1856. He/she was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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