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Quote by Russell Howard

“It's exhausting, isn't it? It's almost like the government wants to keep people divided. 'If they're shouting at each other, they can't shout at us.”

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Russell Howard

Russell Howard is a British comedian and television presenter born on March 23, 1980, in Bristol, England. Known for his positive and upbeat comedy style, he has become one of the most popular stand-up comedians in the UK. His show "Russell Howard's Good News" aired on BBC Three and later BBC Two, running for several seasons and earning him a large fan base. Howard is recognized for his clean, family-friendly humor that focuses on everyday life observations and current events. more

“Leisure, the problem with the modern condition was the dearth of leisure. And finally, it took a force of nature to interrupt our routines. We just wanted to hit the reset button. We just wanted to feel flush with time to do things of no quantifiable value, our hopeful side pursuits like writing or drawing or something, something other than what we did for money.”

Leisure Time

Book:Severance

Source: Severance

“Our leisure time is occupied increasingly by automatized activities in which we take no part: listening to piped-in words and viewing television screens (no portable smartphones, laptops back when Dr. Meerloo wrote his book). We hurry along with cars and go to bed with a sleeping pill. This pattern of living in turn may open the way for renewed sneak attacks on our mind. Our boredom may welcome any seductive suggestion.”

Seductive Leisure Time Suggestion

Book:The Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing

Source: The Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing

“Man is busy in making his life dull while nature is waiting for his leisure to provide him enjoyment.”

Leisure Time

Author:Shakil Kamboh

“Children need a great deal of free play to thrive. It’s an imperative that’s evident across all mammal species. The small scale challenged and setbacks that happen during play are like an inoculation that prepares children to face much larger challenges later.”