Logo
It is already possible to imagine a society in which the majority

It is already possible to imagine a society in which the majority of the population, that is to say, its laborers, will have almost as much leisure as in earlier times was enjoyed by the aristocracy. When one recalls how aristocracies in the past actually behaved, the prospect is not cheerful. – W. H. Auden

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Rest, Leisure
category

If you have no problems at your job you dont have a job youve got a hobby. – Ronald Dunn

Category:
Rest, Leisure

He has hard work who has nothing to do. – Proverb

Category:
Rest, Leisure

Leisure is the exultation of the possible. – Martin Buber

Category:
Rest, Leisure

If we dont come apart; we will come apart. – Vance Havner

Category:
Rest, Leisure

Random Quotes

The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet. – Adrienne Rich

Category:
Women

Now, I am about to be nailed as the man who disliked Howls Moving Castle. Lord, give me strength! Also, IT, please disconnect the e-mail thing. – Stephen Hunter

Category:
strength

I certainly dont sit around in the morning making pancakes listening to Whitehouse or anything. – Thurston Moore

Category:
Morning

Im quite ignorant about fashion and Im colourblind, so its all a tad tricky. My only knowledge of that world comes through Christopher Bailey, whom I first met in 2008 when I did a campaign for Burberry that featured musicians, artists, actors and sportsmen. – Eddie Redmayne

Category:
Knowledge