Employed Quote by Plautus
“The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble.”
About This Quote
A warning that constant occupation, especially through marriage or seafaring, brings complications and stress.
In simple terms: Work and relationships create problems.
Key Takeaway
Full employment can be burdensome.
Themes
responsibility
marriage
seafaring
stress
balance
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
proverb
advice
When to use this quote
- seeking constant activity
- marrying for security
- owning a vessel
- avoiding boredom
Key Concepts
employment
marriage
ship
trouble
Practical Applications
- counseling on work-life balance
- risk assessment for investments
Questions to Reflect On
- Is constant activity always beneficial?
- How can one manage the inevitable troubles of employment?
![“No man has perpetual good fortune. [Lat., Nulli est homini perpetuum bonum.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/39b/plautus-1263_fortune_no-man-has-perpetual-good-fortune-lat-nu_139591.jpg)
![“You little know what a ticklish thing it is to go to law. [Lat., Nescis tu quam meticulosa res sit ire ad judicem.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca6/plautus-1263_ads_you-little-know-what-a-ticklish-thing-it_196506.jpg)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
