There is no more fatal blunder than he who consumes the greater part of his life getting his living. Henry David Thoreau
The best test of the quality of a civilization is the quality of its leisure. Irwin Edman
The playing adult steps sideways into another reality; the playing child advances forward to new stages of mastery. Erik H. Erikson
Only a person who can live with himself can enjoy the gift of leisure. Henry Greber
The end of labour is to gain leisure. Aristotle
Leisure is the most challenging responsibility a man can be offered. William Russell
A happy heart is better than a full purse. Italian Proverb
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed. S.R.N. Chamfort
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it. Sydney J. Harris
The day is of infinite length for him who knows how to appreciate and use it. J.W. Goethe
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the best product of civilization. Bertrand Russell
Life's door, love's door, God's door they all open when you are playful. They all become closed when you become serious. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
It takes one a long time to become young. Pablo Picasso
The Protestant Work Ethic ruined a good thing. Ernie Zelinski
Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit and resign yourself to the influence of each. Henry David Thoreau