When leisure is a selfish luxury, its very activity, when…
“When leisure is a selfish luxury, its very activity, when it stirs, is apt to be only a kind of indolence taking exercise, that it may the better digest its selfishness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Leisure, when pursued selfishly, becomes a form of idle indulgence that must be justified by its usefulness.
In simple terms: Selfish leisure is idle indulgence.
Seek purposeful leisure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- vacation planning
- hobby selection
- work‑life balance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities turn leisure into growth?
- How do you assess the value of your downtime?
Leisure can be restorative, not merely selfish.