Jerome K. Jerome - "Three Men in a Boat", 1889

I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.
Jerome K. Jerome
It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.
Jerome K. Jerome
It is always the best policy to speak the truth--unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.
Jerome K. Jerome
Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.
Jerome K. Jerome - "Idle thought of an Idle Fellow"
Time has laid its healing hand upon the wound when we can look back at the the pain we once fainted under, and no bitterness or despair arises in our heart.
Jerome K. Jerome
It is impossible to enjoy idling unless there is plenty of work to do.
Jerome K. Jerome
It is always the best policy to tell the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

- Jerome K. Jerome - "Three Men in a Boat", 1889