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The book explores the consequences of overwork versus idleness, arguing that while excessive activity can lead to exhaustion, it is preferable to the deterioration caused by inactivity. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between work and health, suggesting that engaging in labor is vital for the spirit, contrasting it with the detrimental effects of idleness on one's well-being.
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Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life, William Mathews
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Mathews
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9781596056688
- Category
- Motivation and Self-help
- Description
- The book explores the consequences of overwork versus idleness, arguing that while excessive activity can lead to exhaustion, it is preferable to the deterioration caused by inactivity. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between work and health, suggesting that engaging in labor is vital for the spirit, contrasting it with the detrimental effects of idleness on one's well-being.