George Bernard Shaw on play

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~ George Bernard Shaw

The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but by play. ~ Carl Jung

playfulness

A sense of playfulness is the best defence against taking yourself too seriously. ~ Peter Kai Chang

Work and Play - Tricycle Daily Dharma, July 30, 2013

Work and Play

The key to maintaining your inspiration in the day-to-day work of meditation practice is to approach it as play—a happy opportunity to master practical skills, to raise questions, experiment, and explore.

- Thanissaro Bhikkhu, "The Joy of Effort"