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The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.
The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.
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.
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.
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand read more
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night. No time to turn at Beauty's glance, And watch her feet, how they can dance. No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began. A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.
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.
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.
Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.
Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.
The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.
The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.
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.
