Torus to beg your mercy to let me sleep, because the dream is relief of the miseries of those who have them awake.
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In Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote," the character Torus expresses a deep yearning for mercy, pleading for the opportunity to sleep. His statement reveals a poignant truth about the human experience—the desire to escape from the pain and struggles of waking life through the solace of dreams. This longing for rest highlights the burdens individuals carry, and how escapism can be a temporary relief from their harsh realities.
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