Earn Quote by Aristotle
“We work to earn our leisure.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, 350 BC
Leisure is earned through diligent work.
In simple terms: Work earns leisure.
Key Takeaway
Work hard, enjoy rest.
Themes
ethics
leisure
work
Mood
balanced
purposeful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career planning
- time management
- work‑life balance
- retirement planning
Key Concepts
philosophy
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What work leads to meaningful leisure?
- How will you protect your leisure time?
A Different Perspective
Leisure can become idle if not purposeful.
