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    Leisure is a form of silence, not noiselessness. It is the silence of contemplation such as occurs when we let our minds rest on a rosebud, a child at play, a Divine mystery, or a waterfall.

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Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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All intellectual improvement arises from leisure

All intellectual improvement arises from leisure

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Overwork: n., a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.

Overwork: n., a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.

Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that read more

We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace.

by Aristotle Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.

In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.

by Pythagoras Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that read more

We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace

by Aristotle Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.

The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.

by Aristotle Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.

The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.

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