Robert M. PirsigTo all appearances he was just drifting. In actuality he was just drifting.
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To all appearances he was just drifting. In actuality he was just drifting. People often mistake the fact that they are doing nothing with the fact that they are doing something. What people do not realize is that they are simply resting - or, rather, spacing out.
They may be honing their skills on some creative project, or working on a new hobby, but they are still resting - just not on some bed or couch. They are simply doing nothing.
Source: Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
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