Career Quote by E.M. Forster
““I have no profession. It is another example of my decadence. My attitude - quite an indefensible one - is that so long as I am no trouble to any one I have a right to do as I like. I know I ought to be getting money out of people, or devoting myself to things I don’t care a straw about, but somehow, I’ve not been able to begin.” “You are quite fortunate, it is quite a wonderful opportunity, the possession of leisure.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Passage to India, E.M. Forster, 1924
The speaker admits to idleness, feeling entitled to leisure without contributing, yet recognizes a moral duty to earn and engage.
In simple terms: Admits laziness and sees duty to work.
Key Takeaway
Recognize privilege and seek purposeful work.
Themes
leisure
responsibility
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- volunteering
- personal finance
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethics
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities does your leisure entail?
- How can you turn idle time into meaningful action?
A Different Perspective
Privilege can mask responsibility, leading to stagnation.
