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Too much free time is certainly a monkeys paw in disguise. Most people cant handle a structureless life
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"Too much free time is certainly a monkey's paw in disguise. Most people can't handle a structureless life"

- Doug Coupland

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This quote by Doug Coupland suggests that having too much spare time can be a bad thing. He implies that it can be a "monkey's paw in camouflage," meaning that it can be a blessing that ends up being a curse. He suggests that many people are not geared up to handle a life without structure. This might be because structure offers a complacency and purpose, and without it, individuals might feel lost and overwhelmed. It might likewise be due to the fact that structure assists people to remain organized and efficient, and without it, they might end up being ineffective and unmotivated. Eventually, this quote suggests that having too much leisure time can be damaging, and that many people need structure in their lives in order to achieve success.

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Doug Coupland This quote is written / told by Doug Coupland somewhere between December 30, 1961 and today. He was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 104 other quotes.

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