Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
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He hath no leisure who useth it not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True leisure comes from the meaningful use of time rather than idleness.
George Herbert's quote emphasizes that leisure is not merely the absence of work but involves the intentional and meaningful use of one's time. To truly have leisure, one must engage with their activities or pursuits in a way that enriches their life, rather than simply wasting time or remaining idle.
Themes
LeisureTimeEngagementMeaningLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a team-building retreat, we discussed the importance of meaningful leisure in our lives.
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