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The frivolous work of polished idleness.
- Sir James Mackintosh,
The frivolous work of polished idleness.
- Sir James Mackintosh,
For idleness is an appendix to nobility.
For idleness is an appendix to nobility.
Never get out of bed before noon
Never get out of bed before noon
Idleness is the only refuge of weak minds, and the holiday of fools
Idleness is the only refuge of weak minds, and the holiday of fools
Purity of mind and idleness are incompatible
Purity of mind and idleness are incompatible
It is not the hours we put in on the job, it is what we put into the hours that read more
It is not the hours we put in on the job, it is what we put into the hours that counts.
Idleness is an inlet to disorder, and makes way for licentiousness. People who have nothing to do are quickly tired read more
Idleness is an inlet to disorder, and makes way for licentiousness. People who have nothing to do are quickly tired of their own company.
Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.
Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace
Work is no disgrace: it is idleness which is a disgrace