A man can never have too much Time to himself, nor too little to do. Had I a little son, I would christen him Nothing-To-Do; he should do nothing. Man, I verily believe, is out of his element as long as he is operative. I am altogether for the life contemplative.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that individuals should have ample time for themselves and shouldn't be overwhelmed with excessive tasks. They suggest naming a hypothetical son "Nothing-To-Do" to symbolize the value of having idle time. The speaker believes that humans are not naturally inclined towards constant activity and argues in favor of a contemplative life, where one has the opportunity for reflection and introspection.