It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.

Jerome K. Jerome

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Topic

Procrastination Idleness Killing time

Author

Jerome K. Jerome

Source

On Being Idle Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

Medium

Essay

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1886 1880s 19th century

Occupation

Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Jerome, Jerome K. "On Being Idle." Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow. Field & Tuer, 1886.

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What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?

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Source
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Medium
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Time
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Original Citation

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Current Citation

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The tyrant grinds down his slaves and they don't turn against him; they crush those beneath them.

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Time
1847 1840s 19th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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