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“My father dealt in stocks and shares and my mother also had a lot of time on her hands.” quote by Hermione Gingold
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“My father dealt in stocks and shares and my mother also had a lot of time on her hands.”

Hermione Gingold

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio Show, 1962

The speaker humorously notes that both parents have ample time, implying a leisurely lifestyle or idle hands.

In simple terms: Both parents have lots of free time.

Key Takeaway

Consider how idle time influences family dynamics.

Themes

family leisure idle hands

Mood

lighthearted observational

Type

social humorous

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • household routines
  • financial stability

Key Concepts

time management socio‑economic status

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does free time affect your family life?
  • What productive activities could fill idle moments?
A Different Perspective

Idle time can also lead to productivity or creativity.

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