525 Quotes About Rest

It does good also to take walks out of doors, that our spirits may be raised and refreshed by the open air and fresh breeze: sometimes we gain strength by driving in a carriage, by travel, by change of air, or by social meals and a more generous allowance of wine.

The paradox of relaxation is the renewal of mind; rekindle of spirit and revitalize of strength.

On Sundays the world is as bright and empty as a balloon.

Relaxing after intense effort not only provides an opportunity to rejuvenate, but also to metabolise and embed learning.

I’m in no hurry to do anything. I’ll probably lie here for the rest of the day. (Great term, that, ‘rest of the day’.)

A night full of nightmares is way better than a sleepless one.

God never asked us to meet life's pressures and demands on our own terms or by relying upon our own strength. Nor did He demands that we win His favor by assembling an impressive portfolio of good deeds. Instead, He invites us to enter His rest.

Rest for renewal.

The fact that they might still be alive in 5, 25, or even 50 years’ time is not enough to motivate fools to look after their bodies.