Des moments libres. Toute vie bien reglee a les siens, et qui ne sait pas les provoquer ne sait pas vivre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A well planned life must include free moments and the ability to create them.
- In plain terms
- You must know how to create free time to truly live.
- What can you take from it?
- Create your own free moments to live well.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is a good life?
- How do you find time?
Another view
Constant leisure can lead to stagnation without structure.
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