That indolent but agreeable condition of doing nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote describes a lazy but pleasant state of inactivity.
- In plain terms
- Doing nothing can be a agreeable state.
- What can you take from it?
- Resting can be pleasant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is doing nothing ever good?
- How do you rest?
Another view
Too much inactivity can become unproductive.
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