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Its useless to play lullabies for those who cannot sleep
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"It's useless to play lullabies for those who cannot sleep"

- John Cage

About this Quote

This quote by John Cage is a pointer that in some cases, no matter how hard we try, we can not repair a problem. It suggests that it is futile to try to soothe someone who is unable to sleep, as the lullaby will not have the ability to help them. It implies that the individual is in a state of distress and that the lullaby will not have the ability to provide any relief.

The quote likewise suggests that the individual remains in a state of vulnerability which they are unable to discover a solution to their issue. It suggests that the person is in a state of misery which they are not able to discover an escape of their situation.

The quote is a tip that often, no matter how hard we attempt, we can not fix a problem. It recommends that it is important to accept that there are some things that are beyond our control and that we must not lose our time and energy trying to fix something that is beyond our power. It is a reminder to focus our energy on things that we can manage and to accept that some things are merely out of our hands.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Cage between September 5, 1912 and August 12, 1992. He was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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