Quote by Mark Twain

If He Tom Sawyer had been a great and wise philosopher, like the writer of this book, he would now have comprehended that Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do and Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.

If He Tom Sawyer had been a great and wise philosopher, like

Summary

This quote, taken from the book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," suggests that if Tom Sawyer had been a philosopher, he would have understood the definition of work and play. Work is defined as tasks or activities that one is obligated or required to do, while play refers to activities that one engages in voluntarily, without any obligation. The quote implies that Tom Sawyer would have had a deeper appreciation for the distinction between work and play if he possessed the wisdom of a philosopher.

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Philosophy

By Mark Twain

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