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How many inner resources one needs to tolerate a life of leisure without fatigue
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"How many inner resources one needs to tolerate a life of leisure without fatigue"

- Natalie Clifford Barney

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This quote by Natalie Clifford Barney speaks with the suggestion that having a life of leisure does not necessarily indicate that a person is without exhaustion. Rather, it suggests that having a life of leisure requires a certain level of inner resources in order to tolerate it without really feeling tired out. This could mean having the psychological and psychological stamina to remain inspired and also engaged in activities that bring joy and fulfillment, also when there is no outside stress or obligation to do so. It could likewise mean having the discipline to preserve a healthy way of living, such as obtaining sufficient rest, eating healthy food, as well as exercising frequently. Eventually, this quote motivates us to recognize that having a life of leisure needs us to draw on our inner sources in order to maximize it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Natalie Clifford Barney between October 31, 1876 and February 2, 1972. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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