Human Traits & Qualities - Laziness & Idleness
Discover how English proverbs like "a lazy sheep thinks its wool heavy" and "the devil finds work for idle hands" depict laziness and idleness in English.
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used to imply that people who waste their time and are not productive tend to have less free time to pursue their interests and enjoy leisure activities
used to emphasize that one should not waste their life by sleeping too much or being idle, but instead make the most of their time on earth
used to suggest that lazy or unmotivated individuals tend to perceive tasks as more difficult than they actually are, making even small responsibilities seem burdensome
used to imply that when a person has nothing to do or is not engaged in productive activity, they are more likely to engage in mischief, immoral behavior, or harmful actions
used to suggest that idleness and lack of effort are to be avoided, as they lead to wastefulness and unfulfillment
used to suggest that idleness and lack of effort can lead to developing bad habits or skills
used to imply that when people are not engaged in useful work, they are more likely to get into trouble or engage in harmful activities
used to suggest that when people are not busy or occupied with useful work, they are more likely to engage in mischief or harmful activities
used to imply that the weakest or least capable member of a group often complains the most or causes the most problems
used to suggest that idle people tend to talk a lot and engage in idle chatter, often without thinking about the consequences of their words or the impact that they might have on others
used to imply that when people have nothing to do and no purpose, they are more likely to engage in negative or harmful activities
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