Idleness as such is by no means a root of evil; on the contrary, it is truly a divine life, if one is not bored.

Soren Kierkegaard

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Topic

Killing time Idleness Leisure

Author

Soren Kierkegaard

Source

Either Or

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

Danish

Time

1843 1840s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

Denmark Europe

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Kierkegaard, Søren. Enten – Eller [Either/Or]. Volume 1. Kjobenhavn, Gyldendalske, 1920.

Current Citation

Kierkegaard, Søren. "Crop Rotation." Either/Or: A Fragment of Life. Penguin, 1992.

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I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations—one can do either this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it—you will regret both.

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Time
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