Accustomed Quote by Gerolamo Cardano
“By these pleasures it is permitted to relax the mind with play, in turmoils of the mind, or when our labors are light, or in great tension, or as a method of passing the time. A reliable witness is Cicero, when he says (De Oratore, 2): 'men who are accustomed to hard daily toil, when by reason of the weather they are kept from their work, betake themselves to playing with a ball, or with knucklebones or with dice, or they may also contrive for themselves some new game at their leisure.'”
About This Quote
Source Book: De Oratore by Cicero, referenced in Cardano’s writings, 1560
The passage argues that play and games are legitimate ways to relax the mind during work breaks or leisure, especially when external conditions prevent labor.
In simple terms: Play is a healthy mental break.
Key Takeaway
Allow play during downtime.
Themes
leisure
mental health
balance
play
Mood
relaxed
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- breaks at work
- stress relief activities
- team building games
Key Concepts
psychological relief
cognitive reset
social games
Questions to Reflect On
- What games help you reset?
- When should work resume after play?
A Different Perspective
Excessive play can become avoidance of responsibilities.
