Wasting our time? This is a waste of time, to live in peace and plenty with my wife and children? May I waste the rest of my life, then.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts that peaceful family life is the best use of time, not a waste.
- In plain terms
- Living happily with my family is not wasting time; I want to do that forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Domestic happiness is a valid and worthy life goal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is a waste of time?
- Is peace enough?
Another view
It assumes peace and plenty are available to everyone equally.
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