I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or...

Who said "I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or... "?

"I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or... " is one of a famous quotes by Scipio Africanus. Complete quote is as follows;
"I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone."

What is "I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or... "?

"I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone." This is a quote by Scipio Africanus which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.

What does "I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or... " mean?

This quote is primarily about alone although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to Scipio Africanus. Complete quote is as follows;
"I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone."