There are many things which we can afford to forget which it is yet well to learn.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.Read
Leisure only means a chance to do other jobs that demand attention.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leisure time is often filled with other obligations that require our focus.
This quote emphasizes that leisure is not merely a time for relaxation, but often becomes an opportunity to tackle other responsibilities and tasks that we need to manage in our busy lives. It reflects on the modern perception of leisure as time off, suggesting that such time is frequently consumed by other jobs or duties, highlighting the continuous demand for our attention.
Themes
LeisureAttentionResponsibilitiesBusyObligations
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech discussing work-life balance, one might say, 'As Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. observed, leisure only means a chance to do other jobs that demand attention.'
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