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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 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.
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.
The end of labor is to gain leisure.
The end of labor is to gain leisure.
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.
Generally speaking, everyone is more interresting doing nothing than doing anything.
Generally speaking, everyone is more interresting doing nothing than doing anything.
The most desirable thing in life after health and modest means is leisure with dignity.
The most desirable thing in life after health and modest means is leisure with dignity.
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.
Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but the lazy man never
Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but the lazy man never