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.

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.

We are closer to the ants than to the butterflies. Very few people can endure much leisure.

We are closer to the ants than to the butterflies. Very few people can endure much leisure.

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 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 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.

The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.

The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.

If you are losing your leisure, look out, you may be losing your soul.

If you are losing your leisure, look out, you may be losing your soul.

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.