heedlessness

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It is our peculiar Misery, that the Desertion of some of our People does not hurt us more, than the Sleepiness, the Inactivity and Heedlessness of those that stay behind.

From A Dialogue Between Dean Swift and Tho. Prior, Esq. In the Isles of St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, On that Memorable Day, October 9th, 1753 by Anonymous

Heedlessness and indifference are a fertile source of abuses.

From A Handbook of Ethical Theory by Fullerton, George Stuart

Heedlessness and a disregard of the principle which underlies the granting of pensions is unfair to the wounded, crippled soldier who is honored in the just recognition of his Government.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)

Heedlessness the foolish follow, men of small intelligence; As the best of treasures wise men guard the prize of Heedfulness.

From The Buddha's Path of Virtue A Translation of the Dhammapada by Woodward, Frank Lee

Cleave not thou to Heedlessness, cleave not thou to Passion's snares; Strenuous and meditative, wisdom winneth widespread bliss.

From The Buddha's Path of Virtue A Translation of the Dhammapada by Woodward, Frank Lee