In idling, the motor's running, but you're letting your mind take in anything. Things pop into it. Those are the gifts of subterranean conscious.
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Leisure is not synonymous with time. Nor is it a noun. Leisure is a verb. I leisure. You leisure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leisure is an active pursuit rather than just free time.
In this quote, Mortimer Adler emphasizes that leisure should be viewed as an action or a verb rather than simply a state of having free time. It suggests that engaging in leisure is a conscious choice and an active participation in enriching one's life rather than merely waiting for time to pass without purpose.
Themes
LeisureTimeActiveVerbEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about work-life balance, one might say, 'Remember, leisure is a verb; we must actively engage in pursuits that bring us joy and rest.'
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