Sleeping on a plank has one advantage - it encourages early rising.
In his book "Adventures in Czarist Russia," Alexandre Dumas presents an interesting perspective on the discomfort of sleeping on a plank. He humorously suggests that this unusual sleeping arrangement has a practical benefit: it prompts individuals to rise early in the morning. The implication is that the hard surface serves as a motivator to avoid lingering in bed and to start the day promptly.
Dumas's observation reflects a broader theme about...