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What does it mean?
People ask questions about reality or possibilities, while workers have no time for such thoughts.
In plain terms
Workers do not have time to ask why things are or could be.
What can you take from it?
Daily work often leaves no time for big questions.

Where it applies

  • office settings
  • labor discussions
  • philosophical debates

Putting it to work

  • explaining work-life balance
  • critiquing labor
  • philosophy

Questions to consider

  • Do you have time to wonder?
  • Why does work consume your time?

Another view

Some workers find time to reflect outside of work hours.

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