Idler Quotes

“He knew he was overfastidious. But how could one write history with Macaulay so close behind? Fiction or poetry, in the midst of the greatest galaxy of talent in the history of English literature? How could one be a creative scientist, with Lyell and Darwin still alive? Be a statesman, with Disraeli and Gladstone polarizing all the available space?
You will see that Charles set his sights high. Intelligent idlers always have, in order to justify their idleness to their intelligence.”
― John Fowles

“Those who truly love their work have the tendency to get sick and tired of resting, and very quickly.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“A job often makes it impossible for an employee to enjoy something it makes possible for them to do or have.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Relaxing brings weakness, when done by a muscle; but brings strength, when done by a person.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana