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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.
What heart can think, or tongue express,
The harm that groweth of idleness?
What heart can think, or tongue express,
The harm that groweth of idleness?
The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.
The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.
Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.
Never get out of bed before noon
Never get out of bed before noon
Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.
Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.
Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time,
which every day produces, and which most read more
Much may be done in those little shreds and patches of time,
which every day produces, and which most men throw away, but
which nevertheless will make at the end of it no small deduction
for the life of man.
An idler is a watch that wants both hands;
As useless if it goes as when it stands.
An idler is a watch that wants both hands;
As useless if it goes as when it stands.
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.
