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A hobby should pass the time, not fill it.
— Norman Bates ‧ Psycho
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
A pastime is meant to fill idle hours pleasantly, not to swallow a life whole. The speaker draws a line between leisure that eases the passing of time and an obsession that takes over everything. The remark implies a hobby should stay modest and contained.
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