"Weariness can snore upon the flint when..." - Quote by William Shakespeare
Weariness can snore upon the flint when resting sloth finds the down pillow hard.
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“For in that sleep of death what dreams may come.”
“A contract of eternal bond of love, Confirm'd by mutual joinder of your hands, Arrested by the holy close of lips, Strength'ned by the interchangement of your rings, And all the ceremony of this compact Seal'd in my function, by my testimony.”
“Besides, they are our outward consciences,And preachers to us all, admonishingThat we should drew us fairly for our end.”
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“Take a good rest, small bird," he said. "Then go in and take your chance like any man or bird or fish.”
“I have never taken any exercise, except sleeping and resting, and I never intend to take any. Exercise is loathsome. And it cannot be any benefit when you are tired; and I was always tired.”
“My mind works in idleness. To do nothing is often my most profitable way.”