It's a shame that the only thing a man can do for eight hours a day i… — William Faulkner

It's a shame that the only thing a man can do for eight hours a day is work. He can't eat for eight hours; he can't drink for eight hours; he can't make love for eight hours. The only thing a man can do for eight hours is work.

William FaulknerNovelist · American · 1897 – 1962

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