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
"And what is that, my most precious friend Anthony?" replied Lambourne; "for I swear by the pillow of the Seven Sleepers I will not be slothful in amending it."
From Kenilworth by Scott, Walter, Sir
Until then let us not be slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by Hodgins, J. George (John George)
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
