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.

They talk of the dignity of work. Bosh. The dignity is in leisure.

They talk of the dignity of work. Bosh. The dignity is in leisure.

All intellectual improvement arises from leisure

All intellectual improvement arises from leisure

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 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.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.

The finest amusements are the most pointless ones.