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.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

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 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.

Leisure time is that five or six hours when you sleep at night.

Leisure time is that five or six hours when you sleep at night.

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.

Generally speaking, everyone is more interresting doing nothing than doing anything.

Generally speaking, everyone is more interresting doing nothing than doing anything.

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

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

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.