A dream has power to poison sleep.
Percy Bysshe ShelleyRead
Duty and dereliction guide thee back to solitude.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the tension between one's responsibilities and the solitude that may follow neglecting them.
In this quote, Percy Bysshe Shelley suggests that both fulfilling one's duty and failing to do so lead to a return to solitude. It implies that adhering to responsibilities can be isolating, while neglecting duties also results in a kind of loneliness, as one is ultimately bound to face the consequences of their choices in solitude.
Themes
DutyDerelictionSolitudeResponsibilityConsequences
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the challenges of balancing work and personal life.
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