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

"Nevertheless," replied Elspa Ruet, "I will try; it's my duty, and my sisterly love bids me no to be slothful in the task."

From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by Galt, John

Will they not necessarily be slothful, if you are silent and sleep?

From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph

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

Your souls are worth a thousand worlds; and will you be slothful?

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by Bunyan, John