Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Sloth is the key to poverty. Pr. 5

Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labour wears, while the used key is always bright. Ben. Franklin.

Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all things easy. Ben. Franklin.

Sloth never arrived at the attainment of a good wish. Cervantes.

Sloth turneth the edge of wit, study sharpeneth the mind; a thing, be it never so easy, is hard to the idle; a thing, be it never so hard, is easy to wit well employed. John Lily.

Slovenly (a) and negligent manner of writing 10 is a disobliging mark of want of respect. Blair.

Slow and steady wins the race. Lloyd.

Slow fire makes sweet malt. Pr.

Slow-footed counsel is most sure to gain; / Rashness still brings repentance in her train. Lucian.

Slow help is no help. Pr.