be slothful
Example Sentences
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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
Help us to resist its desire to eat, to drink, to sleep overmuch, to be idle, to be slothful.
From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin
But I promise thee I shall not be slothful before thee.”
From Wood Beyond the World by Morris, William
Your souls are worth a thousand worlds; and will you be slothful?
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by Bunyan, John
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
