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    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.

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Overwork: n., a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.

Overwork: n., a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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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.

by Pierre Reverdy Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

Leisure is the Mother of Philosophy.

by Thomas Hobbes Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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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.

by Cicero Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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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.

by Pythagoras Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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The goal of war is peace, of business, leisure.

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

by Aristotle Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Leisure for reverie, gay or somber, does much to enrich life.

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

by Miriam Beard Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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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.

by Anon. Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Generally speaking, everyone is more interresting doing nothing than doing anything.

Generally speaking, everyone is more interresting doing nothing than doing anything.

by Gertrude Stein Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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