Quote by Jeremy Collier
Idleness is an inlet to disorder, and makes way for licentiousness

Idleness is an inlet to disorder, and makes way for licentiousness. People who have nothing to do are quickly tired of their own company. – Jeremy Collier

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In civilized life, where the happiness and indeed almost the existence of man, depends on the opinion of his fellow men. He is constantly acting a studied part. – Jeremy Collier

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A man may as well expect to grow stronger by always eating as wiser by always reading. – Jeremy Collier

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I dont think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention . . . arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble. – Agatha Christie

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I look upon indolence as a sort of suicide; for the man is effectually destroyed, though the appetites of the brute may survive. – Lord Chesterfield

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The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Matthew 9:37 – Bible

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