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
Then again, if a man be diligent in business, we may expect him to become rich; but if he be slothful, he has nothing to look for but poverty.
From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist
Your souls are worth a thousand worlds; and will ye be slothful?
From The Heavenly Footman by Bunyan, John
There can be no doubt," said the Grey Friar, "that it is a very evil habit in young girls to be slothful.
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George
He must be attentive and diligent, even though all others be slothful and careless.
From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by Lenker, John Nicholas
