Idleness is the parent of all psychology

Idleness is the parent of all psychology

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention -- invention . . . arises directly from idleness, possibly also read more

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention -- invention . . . arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.

Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and a foe.

Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and a foe.

Idleness is many gathered miseries in one name.

Idleness is many gathered miseries in one name.

Never get out of bed before noon

Never get out of bed before noon

Busy idleness urges us on.
[Lat., Strenua nos exercet inertia.]

Busy idleness urges us on.
[Lat., Strenua nos exercet inertia.]

I live an idle burden to the ground.

I live an idle burden to the ground.

That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.
[Lat., Vitanda est improba--desidia.]

That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.
[Lat., Vitanda est improba--desidia.]

Evil thoughts often come from idleness.

Evil thoughts often come from idleness.