Leisure Quote by John Sullivan Dwight Download Open image “Sweet is the pleasure itself cannot spoil. Is not true leisure one with true toil?” — John Sullivan Dwight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Leisure Pleasure Spoil Sweet Toil
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Now it is time to sit quiet, face to face with thee, and to sing dedication of life in this silent and overflowing leisure. — Rabindranath Tagore Copy Share Image
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