The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

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

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

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 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.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate.

He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate.

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.