Leisure is a form of silence, not noiselessness. It is the silence of contemplation such as occurs when we let read more

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.

I need so much time for doing nothing that I have no time for work.

I need so much time for doing nothing that I have no time for work.

All intellectual improvement arises from leisure

All intellectual improvement arises from leisure

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.

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

Leisure is a beautiful garment, but it will not do for constant wear.

Leisure is a beautiful garment, but it will not do for constant wear.

I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone.

I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone.