Being bored Quote by Samuel Butler
“A man who lets himself be bored is even more contemptible than the bore.”
About This Quote
Choosing to be bored is a conscious surrender to stagnation, which the author deems even worse than being naturally boring.
In simple terms: Boredom by choice is more contemptible than inherent dullness.
Key Takeaway
Passive disengagement is a moral failing.
Themes
motivation
self‑discipline
boredom
personal responsibility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical observation
moral admonition
When to use this quote
- watching TV mindlessly
- avoiding challenging tasks
- procrastinating at work
Key Concepts
existential agency
Practical Applications
- set micro‑goals
- introduce novelty into routine
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to actively choose boredom?
- Can boredom ever be productive?
![“[To become a poet] The most important thing is to pay attention. The next would probably be to read; it's so important to pay attention. It keeps you from being bored, and I might add it keeps you from being boorish.” quote by Nikki Giovanni](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27b/nikki-giovanni-1757_add_to-become-a-poet-the-most-important-thin_189198.jpg)
