Books · 1911
Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
— Marthe Troly-Curtin ‧ Phrynette Married
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An editorial interpretation.
Calling an activity wasted time usually dismisses its value, but the line makes enjoyment count in its favour. Pleasure changes the judgment without requiring a productive result. Its wordplay challenges an account of time that has no room for the value of simply enjoying it.
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