Jerome K. Jerome

(1859—1927)

Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow. It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.

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Jerome K. Jerome

(1859-1927) British author I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. www.sky-net-eye.com

Jerome K. Jerome

(1859-1927) British comic writer It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless of course you are an exceptionally good liar. www.sky-net-eye.com

Jerome K. Jerome

(1859-1927) British comic writer They never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation. www.sky-net-eye.com

chew the fat

[chew the fat] or [chew the rag] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk together in an idle, friendly fashion; chat. * /We used to meet after work, and chew the fat […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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In relation to their systems most systematisers are like a man who builds an enormous castle and lives in a shack close by; […]