Idle Quotes

Love is the occupation of the idle man, the amusement of a busy one, and the shipwreck of a sovereign.

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

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving.

They are not only idle who do nothing, but they are idle also who might be better employed.