Idleness: the devil's pillow.

— Danish Proverb

Men are naturally tempted by the devil, but an idle man tempts the devil.

— Spanish Proverb

Proverbs 13:4 states, 'the soul of the sluggard desires but has nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.…

— Unknown

Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid of standing still.

— Japanese Proverb

"Son," said the boss to the lazy office boy, "I don't know how we're going to get along without you, but starting Monday…

A man grows most tired while standing still.

— Chinese Proverb