Quote by Robert Burton

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

Summary

This quote suggests that idleness, or a lack of work or productivity, is often associated with those who come from a noble or privileged background. It implies that those who are privileged have the luxury of not having to work or be engaged in activities, as their nobility alone gives them a certain level of importance and status. However, it can also be interpreted as a critique of idleness, implying that being idle is merely an unnecessary and insignificant addition to their noble status rather than something to be admired.

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