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In sleep, you are safe from the revolting mechanics of living and being a prey to outrageous fortune
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"In sleep, you are safe from the revolting mechanics of living and being a prey to outrageous fortune"

- Taylor Caldwell

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The quote highlights the value of sleep by depicting it as a shelter from the extreme realities of life. Taylor Caldwell suggests that in sleep, one is safeguarded from the "revolting mechanics of living" - the numerous obstacles and aggravations that a person may experience during one's waking hours. In addition, sleep offers a reprieve from the unpredictable nature of life, referred to as "outrageous fortune." This can be translated as the unexpected twists and turns that life can take, which may trigger tension or anxiety. Overall, the quote underscores the corrective and invigorating power of sleep, using a much-needed break from the demands of every day life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Taylor Caldwell between September 7, 1900 and August 30, 1985. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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