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Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the read more
Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.
Everyone is a bore to someone. That is unimportant. The thing to avoid is being a bore to oneself.
Everyone is a bore to someone. That is unimportant. The thing to avoid is being a bore to oneself.
A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you.
A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you.
Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need
Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need
Punctuality is the virtue of the bored.
Punctuality is the virtue of the bored.
His shortcoming is his long staying.
His shortcoming is his long staying.
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and read more
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.
Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart, live for read more
Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart, live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.
In order to live free and happily, you must sacrifice boredom. It is not always an easy sacrifice.
In order to live free and happily, you must sacrifice boredom. It is not always an easy sacrifice.