2007.12.18 : It's foolish to while away one's time in idle talk
把时间花费在闲谈上是很愚蠢的。
while away: pass（the time）in a leisurely way 消磨（时间）
再如:
I was glad of his company to while away an hour until the train came.
在等车的一小时中，有他作伴消磨时间，我很高兴。
海纳百川，有容乃大；壁立千仞，无欲则刚。