be slothful

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Several sat up palpably bristling as Edward of Wales laid down two premises which, if valid, lead straight to the conclusion that even Tycoons may be slothful, obtuse, incompetent.

From Time Magazine Archive

As long as we be in health and prosperity, we care not for him; we be slothful, we have no stomach at all; and therefore these sauces are very necessary for us. 

From Sermons on the Card by Morley, Henry

Arise, man! be slothful no longer: set foot, and heart, and all, into the way of God, and run.

From The Heavenly Footman by Bunyan, John

A. To show that virtuous men should not be slothful, but diligent and always in action.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle

But surely it is possible to "serve the Lord," yet not to be "slothful in business;" not over devoted to it, but not to retire from it.

From Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII (of 8) by Newman, John Henry