Active Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Idleness is the Dead Sea that swallows all virtues

— Benjamin Franklin

Rather do what is nothing to the purpose than be idle; that the devil may find thee doing. The bird that sits is easily…

— Francis Quarles

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

Idleness allows you to turn a situation from boredom to pleasure.

— Tom Hodgkinson

Idleness - a job that you have to go to, but not necessarily do anything - is the poet's friend.

— John Cooper Clarke

Idleness only leads to bad deeds

— Magnus Stenbock

Idleness is an enemy of the soul.

— Benedict of Nursia

Idleness is the sepulchre of a living man.

— J. G. Holland

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

— Robert Burton

Idleness is often covered by turbulence and hurry. He that neglects his known duty and real employment naturally endeavours to crowd his mind with…

— Samuel Johnson

Idleness is sweet, and its consequences are cruel.

— John Quincy Adams

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people…

— Anonymous