There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Enjoyment comes from having work available, even if unused.
- In plain terms
- It is more fun to have work than to be idle.
- What can you take from it?
- Having tasks at hand is more satisfying than having none.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is busyness always better?
- When is doing nothing valuable?
Another view
It romanticizes overwork rather than rest.
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