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There is no remedy for time misspent; No healing for the…

“There is no remedy for time misspent; No healing for the waste of idleness, Whose very languor is a punishment Heavier than active souls can feel or guess.” quote by Sir Aubrey de Vere, 2nd Baronet
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“There is no remedy for time misspent; No healing for the waste of idleness, Whose very languor is a punishment Heavier than active souls can feel or guess.”

Sir Aubrey de Vere, 2nd Baronet

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Wasting time leads to deep regret, a punishment heavier than any active suffering.

In simple terms: Idle time is a heavy punishment.

Key Takeaway

Use time wisely.

Themes

time regret productivity punishment idleness

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal growth
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

existential temporal psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure productive use of time?
  • What habits reduce idleness?
A Different Perspective

Idle periods can feel more painful than active hardship.

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