The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping whe
The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.