"Go to your business, pleasure, whilst I go to my pleasure, business"
- William Wycherley
About this Quote
In this quote, William Wycherley is highlighting the importance of balancing work and leisure. He suggests that while someone might be concentrated on their service or work, another may be indulging in enjoyment or pastime. Wycherley acknowledges that both are needed and valuable aspects of life. By utilizing the word "whilst," he suggests that these 2 pursuits can exist together and need to not be seen as mutually exclusive. This quote acts as a reminder to not overlook either aspect of life and to discover a healthy balance between work and satisfaction. It also suggests that people have various priorities and need to not evaluate or compare their choices to others.
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