Time Quote by Raymond Chandler
““I looked at my watch. Nine fifty-four. Time to go home and get your slippers on and play over a game of chess. Time for a tall cool drink and a long quiet pipe. Time to sit with your feet up and think of nothing. Time to start yawning over your magazine. Time to be a human being, a householder, a man with nothing to do but rest and suck in the night air and rebuild the brain for tomorrow.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Big Sleep, Raymond Chandler, 1939
The passage describes a moment of deliberate pause, savoring simple comforts to recharge the mind for tomorrow’s challenges.
In simple terms: Take a break to refresh yourself.
Key Takeaway
Rest and reset before tomorrow.
Themes
rest
reflection
selfcare
mindfulness
recovery
Mood
calm
contemplative
relaxed
Type
literary
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- evening routine
- post-work relaxation
- reading
- quiet contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
daily ritual
mental reset
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you schedule intentional downtime?
- What simple rituals help you reset?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting rest can lead to burnout and reduced performance.
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