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Priestley argues that doing nothing is an important and underappreciated activity. He describes spending a relaxing day lying in the grass doing nothing with a friend. Priestley believes that periods of complete idleness can help people avoid conflicts and make better decisions. He cites examples like politicians taking a break may have prevented World War I, and notes that American culture discourages idleness, instead valuing constant busyness. Priestley praises writers like Thoreau and Whitman who apprec

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Jerin

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