Behinds Quote by Bernard Berenson
“Who will free me from hurry, flurry, the feeling of a crowd pushing behind me, of being hustled and crushed? How can I regain even for a minute the feeling of ample leisure I had during my early, my creative years? Then I seldom felt fussed, or hurried. There was time for work, for play, for love, the confidence that if a task was not done at the appointed time, I easily could fit it into another hour. I used to take leisure for granted, as I did time itself.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Living, 1938
Reflect on the loss of leisure and the frantic pace of modern life, yearning for calm and unhurried creativity.
In simple terms: Missing leisurely freedom.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of unhurried creativity.
Themes
leisure
creativity
time management
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal downtime
- family time
- stressful schedules
Key Concepts
mindfulness
slow living
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities restore your sense of ample leisure?
- How can you protect creative time?
A Different Perspective
Modern demands often make true leisure scarce.
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