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

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

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)

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

See you do not be slothful, but get up from this bed, and let us be off to the fields in our shepherd's clothing, as we had agreed.

From The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites by Tappan, Eva March