"I am moreover inclined to be concise when I reflect on the constant occupation of the citizens in public and private affairs, so that in their few leisure moments they may read and understand as much as possible."

Leisure, May, Moments, Occupation

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"I am moreover inclined to be concise when I reflect on the constant occupation of the citizens in public and private affairs, so that in their few leisure moments they may read and understand as much as possible."

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"Nice passion is reading."

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"Extend your vacation whenever possible."

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Henry Miller, American Author

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Jimmy Cannon, American Journalist

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"They talk of the dignity of work. The dignity is in leisure."

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"They had spent a year in France for no particular reason, and then drifted here and there unrestfully wherever people played polo and were rich together."

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"Reading is of course dry work, and further refreshment was called for and consumed."

Diana Gabaldon, American Author

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