“The idea of a government is to create an ordered, willing work force where there's no trouble. I think idlers are generally seen as potentially dangerous because they're asking questions.” ThinkingIdeasGovernmentForceTroubleDangerousWillingAskingAsking QuestionsIdlers Author:Tom Hodgkinson
“Writing a book is a brilliant thing because once you've finished it, you've done it, and there's the potential for it to go on earning you a living without you doing any more work on it. It's absolutely ideal for an idler.” WritingBookDoneGoes OnIdealsFinishedBrilliantEarningWithout YouWriting A BookIdlers Author:Tom Hodgkinson
“Beauty, pleasure, freedom and plenty of sleep: these are the hallmarks of a successful idler's break. Travel should not be hard work.” ShouldHardSleepPleasureBreakSuccessfulHard WorkPlentyHallmarkIdlers Author:Tom Hodgkinson
“I suddenly realised, hey, I'm not a lazy idiot, I'm an idler! It's something to aspire to, it's part of the creative process! That's fantastic!” ProcessCreativeHeyFantasticIdiotLazyCreative ProcessAspireRealisedIdlers Author:Tom Hodgkinson
“In both word and deed, one of the greatest idlers of all time was John Lennon. In his songs we see repeated defences of simply lying around doing nothing.” LyingSongDeedsAll TimeDoing NothingDefenceLennonIdlers Author:Tom Hodgkinson
“Truly, the bench is a boon to idlers. Whoever first came up with the idea is a genius: free public resting places where you can take time out from the bustle and brouhaha of the city, and simply sit and watch and reflect.” FirstsIdeasCitiesWatchesGeniusTake TimeBenchesBoonBustleIdlers Author:Tom Hodgkinson
“A conclusion I’ve come to at the Idler is that it starts with retreating from work but it’s really about making work into something that isn’t drudgery and slavery, and then work and life can become one thing.” One ThingSlaveryConclusionDrudgeryIdlersWork And Life Author:Tom Hodgkinson
