John Galsworthy

“ Don't you get awfully bored having nothing to do?" pursued the stained-glass man, stopping before an ancient sundial.
Shelton felt a delicacy, as a man naturally would, in explaining that being in love was in itself enough to do. To do nothing is unworthy of a man! ”

“ The stained-glass man placed his hands within his pockets, and his bright glance swept over his companion.
"A fellow must have a hobby to give him an interest in life," he said.
"An interest in life?" repeated Shelton grimly; "life itself is good enough for me." ”

“ Why don't you take up woodcarving?"
"Wood-carving?"
"The moment I get fagged with office papers and that sort of thing I take up my wood-carving; good as a game of hockey."
"I have n't the enthusiasm." ”