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Classical antiquity2 quotes
The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure; and he that hath little business shall become wise. — Ben Sira · 175 BCThe thing which is the most outstanding and chiefly to be desired by all healthy and good and well-off persons, is leisure with honor. — Cicero · 56 BCThe Renaissance2 quotes
If all the year were playing holidays,
To sport would be as tedious as to work. — William Shakespeare · 1597Men of genius sometimes accomplish most when they work the least. — Leonardo da Vinci · 1568Ancient World1 quote
I have done my plowing:
I have sown my seed.
Again I have time to sit and read my books. — Tao Yuanming · 427