A folded quilt bed with a small paper ship floating above the pillow, in indigo and apricot colours.

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Edward Verrall Lucas

One of the most adventurous things left us is to go to bed. For no one can lay a hand on our dreams.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Going to bed is called an adventure because dreams remain private and untouchable. Whatever else can be taken or controlled, no one can reach into what you dream. The quote makes ordinary sleep sound like a small, secret expedition.

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