expression
there is nothing better than sleeping
Proverb meaning that sleeping is the ultimate comfort or pleasure. Uses classical Japanese grammar (〜けり).
「寝るほど楽はなかりけり」ということわざがある。
There is a proverb that says, 'There is nothing better than sleeping.'
A fixed proverb; the exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common sentiment about the comfort of sleep.