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.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

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.

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.

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.

The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task read more

The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task surrounded by a wide halo of ease and leisure.

Leisure for reverie, gay or somber, does much to enrich life.

Leisure for reverie, gay or somber, does much to enrich life.

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.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.