The thoughts of the diligent lead only to plenty; but of everyone that is hasty, only to want.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Sluggard. Hebrew, "hasty man "as the slothful is ironically styled. He would see his desires accomplished without labouring; and will never stick to work. This levity is most injurious to his advancement.