Quote by Henry David Thoreau

A broad margin of leisure is as beautiful in a man's life as in a book. Haste makes waste, no less in life than in housekeeping. Keep the time, observe the hours of the universe, not of the cars. What are threescore years and ten hurriedly and coarsely lived to moments of divine leisure in which your life is coincident with the life of the universe?

A broad margin of leisure is as beautiful in a man's life as

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having leisure and taking the time to appreciate life's moments. It suggests that just as a book benefits from space on its page, a person's life is enriched by leisure and not rushing things. It emphasizes the idea that haste leads to wastefulness, both in tasks and in living life. The quote urges individuals to prioritize time, not based on a society's fast pace, but by observing the rhythms of the universe. It questions the value of a hurried existence, suggesting that a life filled with periods of leisure and connection to the world around us is more fulfilling.

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Rest Leisure

By Henry David Thoreau

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