Emil M. CioranBy all evidence we are in the world to do nothing.
About This Quote
In the words of Samuel Johnson, “By all evidence we are in the world to do nothing.” To do nothing is to be idle, inactive, and lazy. In doing nothing we sit down and do nothing, but that’s not all that we can do. The world would be a better place if everyone did more things every day. When we do things, we make a difference. Today, more than ever before, people are called upon to stop complaining and start doing.
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