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
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
Hoping that he may not be slothful, but an active and diligent servant of his Lord, will you not give your earnest soul and busy hands to the work which you find to do?
From Mrs Whittelsey's Magazine for Mothers and Daughters Volume 3 by Whittelsey, Mrs. A. G.
If he bestir him and collect them himself, the God shall make him prosperous; but He shall punish him, if he be slothful.
From The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World by Ptahhotep
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
