Activity Quote by Henri Lefebvre
“Society of leisure perhaps? Indeed, the most remarkable aspect of the transition we are living through is not so much the passage from want to affluence as the passage from labour to leisure. Leisure contains the future, it is the new horizon. The prospect then is one of unremitting labor to bequeath to future generations a chance of founding a society of leisure that will overcome the demands and compulsions of productive labor so that time may be devoted to creative activities or simply to pleasure and happiness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Production of Space, Henri Lefebvre, 1974
Society is shifting from work‑driven to leisure‑driven, seeing leisure as the future horizon for creativity and happiness.
In simple terms: Leisure will replace labor as society’s focus.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate leisure to foster creativity and wellbeing.
Themes
leisure
future
societal change
creativity
happiness
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
philosophical
visionary
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- personal lifestyle design
- education reform
Key Concepts
post‑industrial transition
social theory
time allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure equitable access to leisure?
- What role does technology play in this shift?
A Different Perspective
Leisure may be limited by economic inequality and cultural expectations.
