Music is a pastime, a relaxation from more serious occupations. Alexander Borodin
Let your occupations be few," says the sage, "if you would lead a tranquil life. Marcus Aurelius
Drying a widow's tears is one of the most dangerous occupations known to man. Dorothy Dix
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. Frederick Sanger
Of course some days are easier than others, but my worst day is better than being in most humdrum occupations. Bernard Cornwell
...sitting and waiting is one of the most miserable occupations known to man - not that it usually is known to men; women do it much more often. Diana Gabaldon