Samuel Johnson on Burdens of Time
on Monday, February 11, 2013Samuel Johnson Money Quotation saying we control neither cash nor the clock and that weighs heavily on those who have too much of either one. Samuel Johnson said:
“Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use” — Samuel Johnson
This quote from Samuel Johnson suggests that having too much money or time without knowing how to properly use or spend it can lead to unhappiness. Johnson refers to money and time as “the heaviest burdens of life” because if we possess more of these limited resources than we are able to put to good use, it can weigh us down.
The best interpretation is that true happiness comes from being intentional and purposeful with how we spend our wealth of money and time each day on meaningful activities and goals, rather than having excess of either that goes to waste. Those who are able to make the most of what they have tend to find the most fulfillment, according to Johnson.
Birthday: September 18, 1709 – Death: December 13, 1784